ML Engineer

Electronic Arts Korea Studio is a game development studio in Seoul, creating AAA sports games like FC Online and Need for Speed Online. It aims to be a comprehensive studio leading new game trends. The studio emphasizes work-life balance, offering flexible and hybrid work. The ML Engineer will be responsible for overall ML development for FC Online and new projects, data-driven feature development, applying ML/AI to game features, and service innovation using the latest AI technologies.

Must Have

• 5+ years of development experience in a related field
• Experience improving services using ML/DL technology, including model development
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java)
• Proficiency in cloud-based data analysis platforms (AWS, Azure, Databricks)
• Communication skills for collaboration with client/server engineers

Good to Have

• Author of ML/AI related journal/conference papers (top-tier conferences like NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR preferred)
• Experience improving development process productivity or introducing latest AI/ML technologies
• Experience with deep learning model serving and MLOps pipeline development

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible work system
• Hybrid work model (office and remote work)
• Healthcare coverage
• Mental well-being support
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Family leaves
• Complimentary games
• Opportunities for growth and learning

General Information

Locations: Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Role ID

212120

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - Mobile Korea

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

[EA Korea Studio] ML Engineer

EA Korea Studio is a game development studio located in Seoul, which has developed AAA sports games such as the FC Online series, Need for Speed Online, and MLB Online. It is growing into a comprehensive development studio that leads new game trends beyond localizing global games.

Equipped with unique development capabilities such as realistic graphics and diverse content reflecting actual game scenes, EA Korea Studio is a large-scale development team composed of Game Designers, Artists, Software Engineers, Development Directors (Development PMs), and Producers, responsible for the entire process from development to live service.

EA Korea Studio follows global EA's systematic development process, proceeding with all development stages from planning, game design confirmation, visual direction setting, implementation, and QA based on documented processes. At the same time, it continuously improves by pursuing process advancement and optimization focused on efficiency improvement based on feedback from development participants.

EA Korea values the work-life balance of its members. Through a flexible work system, members can proactively plan their working hours to suit their lifestyle, and in line with the post-COVID-19 era, it implements a Hybrid work system (combining office work & remote work).

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[Responsibilities]

• Overall ML development for FC Online and new projects
• Feature development and service improvement using data
• Applying Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to game features
• Service innovation and application using the latest AI technologies

[Qualifications]

• 5+ years of development experience in a related field
• Experience contributing to actual service improvement using ML/DL technology (including model development)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, etc.)
• Proficiency in cloud-based data analysis platforms (AWS, Azure, Databricks, etc.)
• Communication skills for collaboration with client/server engineers

[Preferred Qualifications]

• Author of Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence related journal/conference papers (top-tier conference experience such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR preferred)
• Experience improving development process productivity or introducing the latest AI/ML technologies
• Experience with deep learning model serving and MLOps pipeline development

[Required Documents]

• Korean resume and career description

[Hiring Process]

• Document screening - Assignment screening (coding test) - 1st Interview - 2nd Interview (subject to change)

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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