Machine Learning Engineer

3 Months ago • 3 Years + • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Epic Games, you'll collaborate with engineers to build cutting-edge models using vision, language, and machine learning for game development within the Unreal Engine (UE). Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and deploying production-ready ML models for applications like learned bots and QA bots. You'll assess model effectiveness, recommend roadmap improvements, and evaluate new data channels. The role requires expertise in reinforcement learning, deep learning techniques, Python, and relevant ML frameworks. This position offers the chance to work on state-of-the-art technology within a collaborative and innovative environment.
Must have:
  • PhD in CS/Math or 3+ years relevant experience
  • Reinforcement Learning experience (production systems)
  • Unreal Engine expertise
  • Deep learning (supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised)
  • Python & ML tools (numpy, scipy, sklearn, pytorch)
Perks:
  • 100% employer-paid benefits (except PMI for dependents)
  • Pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Health care cash plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Critical illness coverage
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flu shots
  • Health checks
  • Meals
  • Robust mental well-being program

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 - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

You will work with our team of engineers at the intersection of vision, language and machine learning to create state-of-the-art models to support users developing games in our creator ecosystem. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and deployment of production-ready machine learning models that can be integrated in the Unreal Engine (UE), with applications including learned bots, believable bots, QA bots, etc.

In this role, you will

  • Create and deliver production-ready, scalable and high-quality machine learning models and associated algorithms for UE.
  • Critically assess the effectiveness of such models and make recommendations for the ongoing roadmap.
  • Methodically understand and assess the effectiveness of new data channels and support collection/creation of new ones.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field, or 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience creating innovative algorithms for problems using Reinforcement Learning and deploying them as production-level systems
  • Experience with working collaboratively with other developers, following a flexible/agile/lean approach
  • Expert, hands-on knowledge of:
    • Reinforcement Learning, ideally applied to gaming
    • Unreal Engine
    • Deep learning techniques for supervised, semi-supervised and unsupervised learning
    • Python and associated ML tools/frameworks (numpy, scipy, sklearn, pytorch) 

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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 .

Similar Jobs

Epic Games - Gestionnaire, Concepteur technique d'animation

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
6 Months ago
welevel  - Senior Rendering Engineer / Game Optimization Engineer

welevel

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago
disbielief - Senior Technical Designer

disbielief

Chicago, Illinois, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Riot Games - Senior Software Engineer - VALORANT - Foundations Developer Experience & Workflows

Riot Games

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Cloud Imperium Games - Senior Cinematic Designer

Cloud Imperium Games

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, Germany (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Philips - AI Engineer - I/II

Philips

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Keywords Studios - AI - Project Lead (Prompts)

Keywords Studios

Silesian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Ansys - Senior Backend R&D Engineer

Ansys

Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Île-de-France, France (Remote)
1 Month ago
bytedance - Student Researcher (Doubao (Seed) - Foundation Model - Generative AI)

bytedance

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Qualcomm - Machine Learning Engineer

Qualcomm

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Epic Games - Modeling Outsource Artist

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Product Director, LiveOps

Epic Games

(On-Site)
2 Months ago
Intrepid Studios - DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes & Cloud Services)

Intrepid Studios

Canada (On-Site)
10 Months ago
Glitch production - Senior Layout Artist

Glitch production

(Remote)
1 Month ago
Ubisoft - Shader & VFX Artist

Ubisoft

Saint-Mandé, Île-de-France, France (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior Engine Programmer, Framework Architecture

Epic Games

(On-Site)
5 Months ago
flying wild hog - Technical Artist

flying wild hog

Vienna, Vienna, Austria (Hybrid)
11 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior Technical Animator

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Lead Online Engineer

Epic Games

Cary, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Sharkmob - Senior UI Designer

Sharkmob

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom

Mcdonalds - Change Management Lead

Mcdonalds

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Rockstar Games - Mobile Engineer

Rockstar Games

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Epic Games - Senior UI Artist

Epic Games

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Perplexity - AI Systems Engineer

Perplexity

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
oni - Stock Controller

oni

Oxford, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
PlayStation Global - Principal Full Stack Engineer (Crash Reporting System)

PlayStation Global

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Pulse Point - Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, AdTech

Pulse Point

United Kingdom (Remote)
3 Months ago
ElevenLabs - Design Engineer

ElevenLabs

United Kingdom (Remote)
3 Months ago
Frontier Developments - Graduate Character Artist

Frontier Developments

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
The multiplayer group - Lead Software Engineer

The multiplayer group

United Kingdom (Remote)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Research Development Jobs

bytedance - Senior Research Scientist, Infrastructure System Lab

bytedance

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Zazz - Machine Learning Engineer

Zazz

(Remote)
4 Months ago
appier - Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning

appier

Taipei City, Taiwan (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Snorkel AI - Research Engineer

Snorkel AI

San Francisco, California, United States (Remote)
2 Months ago
Adyen - Machine Learning Scientist

Adyen

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Bally's Interactive - AI Engineer - R&D

Bally's Interactive

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Apple - Machine Learning Manager - Apple Ads

Apple

Cupertino, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
bytedance - Student Researcher (Doubao (Seed) - Machine Learning System) - 2025 Start (PhD)

bytedance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Alpha Sense - Staff AI Engineer

Alpha Sense

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Roblox - Machine Learning Engineering Manager, Content Safety

Roblox

San Mateo, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Epic Games

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug