Senior Data Scientist - AI

1 Month ago • All levels • Data Analysis

Job Summary

Job Description

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist specializing in AI, to join their research team in New York City. The role focuses on developing innovative AI solutions for game development, improving creativity and efficiency across subsidiaries. The candidate will build cloud-based tools and technologies, working at the intersection of AI, games, and computational creativity. Responsibilities include designing and building AI systems, collaborating with game teams to identify needs and propose AI solutions, planning and implementing software systems, writing efficient and testable code, and communicating effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in computer science with an AI specialization or equivalent experience, and proven experience in building AI systems for games.
Must have:
  • Ph.D. in computer science or related area, specialization in AI, or equivalent experience
  • Experience building AI systems for games
  • Understanding of diverse AI techniques
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Desire to learn and share knowledge
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with Typescript, C++, or Unity C#
  • Familiarity with containers and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
  • Familiarity with public speaking
  • Previous games industry experience
Perks:
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee discount programs
  • Free games & events
  • Stocked pantries
  • Great Company Culture
  • Growth opportunities
  • Corporate boot camp classes
  • Company parties
  • Game release events
  • Monthly socials
  • Team challenges
  • Medical (HSA & FSA)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Commuter benefits
  • In-house wellness program
  • Broad learning & development opportunities
  • Charitable giving platform with company match

Job Details

 

Who We Are

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our products are designed for console gaming systems, PC, and mobile, including smartphones and tablets. We deliver our products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

 

The Challenge

T2’s AI group focuses on developing innovative ways to solve problems within the game development process, demonstrating directly the ways that AI can improve the creativity and efficiency of team members across T2 and its subsidiaries. Our team is multi-disciplinary, and we build cloud-based tools and technologies to support every aspect of the development process, from concept development through to live ops and publishing operations.

We are seeking a passionate and talented senior AI developer with proven experience working at the intersection of AI, games, and computational creativity. You will join our research team, working on advancing our internal AI capabilities, creating innovative technical prototypes, and building out our toolset in collaboration with game and product teams.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of diverse AI methods and computational approaches in the games space, and a track record of designing and building AI prototypes and software. You should be able to work independently, and have excellent communication skills to effectively share your knowledge.

 

What You’ll Take On

  • Design and build AI systems that solve computational creativity challenges
  • Work with game and product teams to identify needs and propose novel AI solutions
  • Plan out and implement software systems, working effectively and skillfully
  • Write well-crafted, efficient and testable code, algorithms, and services
  • Communicate effectively in a collaborative inter-disciplinary environment

 

What You Bring

  • Ph.D. in computer science or related area, with specialization in AI, or equivalent experience
  • Experience building AI systems for games, such as procedural content generation, procedural narrative, or computational creativity
  • Understanding of a variety of AI techniques and the ability to weigh their strengths and weaknesses with regard to specific problems
  • Familiarity with principles of game design and implementation
  • Familiarity with Python, and at least one of Typescript, C++, or Unity C#
  • Familiarity with containers and cloud infrastructure principles - AWS preferred
  • Desire to learn and share knowledge with peers, collaborate in a cross-functional team
  • Familiarity with public speaking and giving effective presentations
  • Previous games industry experience a plus

 

What We Offer You

  • Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
  • Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
  • Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
  • Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
  • Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

 

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com.

 

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