About the role#
Epic Games is hiring for a 6-12 month research internship within the Special Projects and Epic Research Group. You will work alongside research scientists and engineers to address applied research problems at the intersection of vision, language, speech processing, and game development.
What you'll do#
- Create machine learning models for areas such as player safety, AI-backed characters, and game logic generation.
- Design, implement, and experiment with models from start to finish.
- Manage data analysis and creation, with support from an internal team of labellers.
- Collaborate with the team on applied research problems.
- Gain experience with engineering workflows related to deploying models at scale.
What you'll need#
- An ongoing or recently completed PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, AI, or a related field. Recent MSc graduates in these fields are also eligible.
- Hands-on experience building models or algorithms in computer vision, natural language processing, or speech processing.
- Strong coding skills in Python and the standard ML stack, including PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy, and scikit-learn.
- Knowledge of modern deep learning methods, such as Transformers, LLM fine-tuning, and diffusion models.
- Game development experience in C++ or C++ is desirable.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Locations include California, New York, and Washington.
- The internship term is rolling with flexible start dates throughout 2026 and 2027.
- Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the United States for the full duration of the internship. Visa sponsorship is not provided.
About Epic Games
Epic Games operates as an interactive entertainment company and 3D engine technology provider. It manages the game Fortnite and develops Unreal Engine for use in film, architecture, automotive, and simulation sectors. The company maintains an ecosystem for developers through the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the organization employs over 11,000 people across more than 40 global offices.
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