Lead Applied ML Engineer, Real-time 3D Asset Optimization

3 Months ago • 8 Years + • Graphics Engineer • $180,000 PA - $266,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Lead Applied ML Engineer at Genies, you'll design and implement advanced machine learning models for real-time 3D asset optimization. Responsibilities include developing mesh and texture compression techniques, optimizing 3D assets for mobile/XR/games, improving 3D model decimation and LOD generation, and integrating AI-generated assets into rendering pipelines. You'll also implement real-time inference optimizations and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires expertise in deep learning, generative models (Diffusion, VAEs, GANs, NeRF), real-time graphics engines (Unreal, Unity), and strong C++ or CUDA skills.
Must have:
  • 8+ years ML experience
  • 3D mesh/texture optimization
  • Deep learning & generative models
  • Real-time graphics engines
  • C++ or CUDA skills
Good to have:
  • OpenUSD
  • Houdini
  • Shaders
Perks:
  • Flexible hours
  • Work from home policy
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • MacBook or Windows laptop

Job Details

Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences. Genies' technology stack is rooted in empowering user generated content through the company's two main mantras:

“Anyone can create anything” & “Everything works with everything”

By combining these two guiding principles, individuals can craft limitless experiences while IP owners can build dynamic social gaming ecosystems powered by user-generated content (UGC) and AI Avatars—what Genies calls "Parties."

Genies' technology stack features a comprehensive suite of UGC tools that enable anyone to create AI avatars, complete with customizable fashion, props, behaviors, and personalities, as well as immersive AI avatar experiences. At its core is the Genies Avatar Framework, which leverages machine learning and computer graphics to ensure seamless interoperability across all user-generated AI avatars and experiences—unlocking boundless creative potential.

Early adopters of Genies’ first gen avatars include icons like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, J Balvin, Migos, and thousands more. With offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Genies has raised $200M from notable investors including Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger.

We are seeking a Lead Applied ML Engineer with a passion for highly configurable digital avatars and intuitive content tools that empower user creativity. In this role, you will design and implement advanced machine learning models, algorithms, and systems to solve complex graphics and geometry challenges. As a subject matter expert, you will provide technical guidance to junior professionals and play a key role in shaping machine learning strategies. Your responsibilities will also include researching emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance system performance, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless deployment, scalability, and optimization of ML solutions.

Starting Salary Range: $180K - $266K

What You’ll be Doing: 

  • Develop ML-powered mesh and texture compression techniques for real-time rendering.
  • Optimize NeRF, Gaussian Splatting, and Diffusion-based 3D assets for mobile/XR/games.
  • Improve 3D model decimation, LOD (level of detail) generation, and efficient rendering.
  • Work with graphics engineers to integrate AI-generated assets into rendering pipelines.
  • Implement real-time inference optimizations (TensorRT, CUDA, Vulkan, Triton, ONNX).

What You Should Have: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in machine learning or related fields.
  • Experience with data structures, data modeling, and software architecture.
  • ML-based optimization techniques for 3D meshes, textures, and rendering.
  • Deep learning & generative models (Diffusion, VAEs, GANs, NeRF).
  • Experience with real-time graphics engines (Unreal, Unity).
  • Strong C++ or CUDA skills for ML-powered rendering acceleration.
  • Knowledge of OpenUSD, Houdini, shaders (bonus).

Here's why you'll love working at Genies:

  • You'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development
  • You'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product with flexible hours and a work from home policy
  • You'll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well funded 
  • Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Competitive salaries for all full time employees 
  • Unlimited paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees
  • Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement 
  • Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide! 
  • Choice of MacBook or windows laptop

Genies is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.



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About The Company

Genies is culture’s avatar technology company empowering developers and artists to create their own interoperable gamified consumer experiences. The company has raised $250 million from investors including Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger. Initially, Genies were adopted by thousands of Hollywood icons including Justin Bieber and Rihanna through partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Today, the company is also delivering avatars to the masses through experiences built with its Developer Kit and artist crowdsourced platform, The Workshop. These experiences all form one avatar social network, Genies Party, where assets and personalities are interoperable.

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