Principal Research Scientist, Gameplay Ai - Tech Research

Riot Games

Los Angeles, USA
On-site
Machine learning for sequential decision-making
Ai for games
Playable game prototypes
Research Scientists at Riot combine deep technical expertise across machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), experimental design, and systems engineering to invent new ways players experience games

Job Summary

  • Research Scientists at Riot combine deep technical expertise across machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), experimental design, and systems engineering to invent new ways players experience games.
  • As a Principal Research Scientist in Tech Research, you will lead a small, cross-functional team focused on building AI-powered gameplay prototypes.
  • Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules.

Matching Summary

Research Scientists at Riot combine deep technical expertise across machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), experimental design, and systems engineering to invent new ways players experience games.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Machine learning for sequential decision-making
  • AI for games
  • Playable game prototypes
  • Hypothesis-driven experimentation
  • Real-time or interactive environments

Nice-to-have

  • Player empathy
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Craft expertise
  • Player delight
  • Emerging research directions

Key Requirements

  • MS in Computer Science or equivalent with 6+ years research experience
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent with 8+ years research experience
  • 2+ years experience in machine learning for sequential decision-making
  • Proficiency in C, C++, or Python
  • Demonstrated contributions to public research
  • Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Experience working in commercial game engines

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