Game Research & Development Intern, Engine Research

1 Month ago • Upto 1 Years • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Game Research & Development Intern focusing on engine research. Responsibilities include collaborating with scientists to research and develop advanced techniques in 3D geometric learning, re-meshing and UV optimization, physically-based animation and simulation, machine learning for computer graphics, motion planning in virtual city environments, character locomotion and control, and realistic image synthesis and real-time rendering techniques. The intern will also research and develop tools and pipelines to facilitate the use of these technologies within the game development environment. This is a full-time, on-site internship located in Los Angeles, Irvine, or Palo Alto, California.
Must have:
  • Strong C++, Python, or TensorFlow/Torch coding skills
  • Solid knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and numerical analysis
  • Responsibility and good communication
Good to have:
  • Master's or PhD student
  • Publications in relevant fields
  • Game engine, graphics API, and GPU programming familiarity

Job Details

Responsibilities:

Working with scientists to research and develop advanced techniques in the following topics:

  • 3D geometric learning, 
  • Re-meshing and UV optimization,
  • Physically-based animation and simulation
  • Machine learning for computer graphics
  • Motion planning in virtual city
  • Character locomotion and control
  • realistic image synthesis and real-time rendering techniques
  • Researching and developing tools and pipelines to facilitate the use of technologies in the game development environment

Requirements:

  • Strong coding skills in one of following programming languages: C++, python, TensorFlow/Torch
  • Solid knowledge in calculus, linear algebra, basic numerical analysis
  • A strong sense of responsibility and good communication skills

Plus:

  • Graduate students in a master or Ph.D. level program
  • Publications on computer graphics/vision, machine learning, and robotics
  • Familiarity with game engine, graphics APIs, and GPU programming

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