Senior Machine Learning Rendering Engineer

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Rendering • $223,676 PA - $341,243 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks a Senior Machine Learning Rendering Engineer to integrate machine learning into rendering pipelines, boosting visual fidelity and performance. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing ML-based rendering solutions for real-time performance on modern hardware, collaborating with internal/external teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks, and designing innovative AI-powered rendering solutions. This requires expertise in modern rendering techniques (real-time ray tracing, post-processing, denoising), ML algorithms (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX), GPU programming (CUDA, DirectX, Metal), and shader languages (HLSL, GLSL).
Must have:
  • Strong C++ and Python programming skills
  • GPU programming experience (CUDA, DirectX, Metal)
  • Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX)
  • Proficiency in modern rendering techniques
  • ML optimization for real-time GPU inference
Good to have:
  • Experience with latest rendering APIs
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Robust mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

Epic is searching for a Machine Learning Rendering Engineer to help drive the future of real-time and offline rendering using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques. This role requires deep expertise in modern rendering techniques as well as a strong understanding of modern machine learning algorithms and their applications in graphics.

In this role, you will

  • Develop and integrate machine learning techniques into rendering pipelines to improve visual fidelity and performance
  • Profile and optimize ML-based rendering solutions to ensure real-time performance on modern hardware
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to identify bottlenecks and design innovative AI-powered rendering solutions

What we're looking for

  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
  • Experience with GPU programming (CUDA, DirectX, Metal) and shader languages (HLSL, GLSL)
  • Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX
  • Experience optimizing ML models for real-time inference on GPUs
  • Strong proficiency in modern rendering techniques, including real-time ray tracing, post-processing, and denoising algorithms
  • Solid background in machine learning, particularly in applications related to graphics and image processing
  • Collaboration skills
  • Ability to adapt your messaging to your audience
  • Experience using the latest generation of rendering programming interfaces (APIs) is a plus

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

California Base Pay Range
$232,666$341,243 USD
Washington Base Pay Range
$223,676$328,059 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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About The Company

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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