Senior Machine Learning Engineer

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Senior Machine Learning Engineers

We seek a Senior Machine Learning Engineer passionate about developing algorithms. Here, you will develop algorithms with clear technical documentation and prototypes demonstrating high-quality results. You will be tasked to advance our production technology and tools for realistic AAA game character and assets creation. If this is you, come and apply!

Responsibilities:  

• Develop and apply machine learning and deep learning algorithms, work to optimize performance, and build prototypes for performance capture & virtual humans initiatives. 
• Leverage data to develop machine learning pipelines & tools. Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for data analyses, model development, validation and implementation. 
• Work with character, scan, & motion capture teams to identify and lead projects that elevate quality and improve performance.  
• Follow software & engineering practices outlined by the Visual Arts engineering team 
• Influence the Visual Arts innovation roadmap. 

Requirements:  

• Minimum of 5 years of game/ film/ animation experience in the entertainment industry
• Proficient in C++ and OO design in production/R&D environment. 
• Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, or similar languages. 
• Experience with ML frameworks such as Tensoflow, Keras, Torch, Caffe, etc. 
• Machine Learning with a specific focus on animation, rigging, facial performance, and character creation. 
• Professional exposure to animation & game development pipelines. 
• Understanding of mathematical optimization and underlying implementation of modern neural network architectures. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to learn fast and solve complex tasks.  
• Driven to produce high-quality and innovative solutions. 
• Strong math and research experience in computer vision, computer graphics, machine vision, or image/video processing.  
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent. 
• Experience using Unreal and/or proprietary game engines. 

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