Game Research & Development Intern, Engine Research

1 Month ago • Upto 1 Years • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Game Research & Development Intern focusing on Engine Research at Lightspeed Studios' Tech Center, you'll collaborate with scientists to research and develop advanced techniques in 3D geometric learning, re-meshing, UV optimization, physically-based animation and simulation, machine learning for computer graphics, motion planning, character locomotion, realistic image synthesis, and real-time rendering. You will also contribute to developing tools and pipelines to integrate these technologies into the game development environment. The role requires strong coding skills (C++, Python, TensorFlow/Torch), a solid foundation in calculus, linear algebra, and numerical analysis, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • Strong coding skills (C++, Python, TensorFlow/Torch)
  • Solid knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Research & development of advanced engine techniques
Good to have:
  • Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field
  • Publications in computer graphics/vision, machine learning, or robotics
  • Familiarity with game engines, graphics APIs, and GPU programming

Job Details

Business Unit

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

About the Hiring Team

Lightspeed Tech Center is a R&D department under Lightspeed Studios which develop PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games. Our Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of life cycle, including engine, audio, QA, AI, next generation game, technical cooperation, etc.

What the Role Entails

Job Description

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

Who We Look For

  • 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

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


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Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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