Senior Developer in Research, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Creative Innovation

Electronic Arts

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Vancouver, BC, CanadaMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Salary: $141,400–$204,400 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 79 roles within 25 mi

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This role $173k

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Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, developing and publishing games for consoles, mobile, and PC under franchises including FIFA, Madden NFL, The Sims, Apex Legends, and Battlefield.

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TL;DR · Senior Developer in Research, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Creative Innovation

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Join the Creative Innovation team at Electronic Arts as a Senior Research Developer in Applied AI, focusing on On-Device Inference. This role involves bridging cutting-edge research with practical applications by developing datasets and training models for game-specific use cases that run directly on player hardware. You will collaborate closely with AI researchers to design experiments, evaluate model performance, and create demos showcasing novel AI technologies like LLMs, STT, TTS, and other transformer-based architectures. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of ML engineering experience, a strong background in game AI, and the ability to turn ideas into functional prototypes. Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and familiarity with Unity or Unreal engines is essential. This hybrid role (3 days/week at the office) offers opportunities to innovate and deliver high-quality AI systems that enhance player experiences across various platforms.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Unity Unreal Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Git LLMs STT TTS Transformer-based models Cloud Services APIs

What you'll do

Develop experiments and software based on the latest AI research.
Evaluate model quality, performance, and player impact using data-driven insights.
Build demos showcasing novel applications of LLMs, STT, TTS, and transformer-based models.
Participate in delivering novel AI technology from R&D to EA products.
Collaborate with game teams to understand requirements and provide expertise.

What we're looking for

8+ years of experience in ML engineering or related roles.
Degree in Computer Science, STEM field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience training and fine-tuning frontier AI research for real-world use cases.
Ability to turn ideas into functional prototypes or demos showcasing concepts.
Understanding of deployment constraints across various gaming platforms.
Genuine interest in video games and cutting-edge technology applications.

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