R&D Engineer (Machine learning)

Robot Gentleman, the independent games developer known for the atomic dark comedy adventures 60 Seconds! and 60 Parsecs!, is building a research and development team for current and future game projects. To achieve this we need you - a RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER with a focus on machine learning - to join our studio FULL-TIME or PART-TIME, REMOTELY or ON-SITE in Poznań, Poland.

Our planned R&D projects will focus on developing production ready technology for:
• AI assisted game design
• AI assisted art generation
• Learning agent models for game playing
• PCG for game world and content building

You are:
• An experienced and proven engineer or researcher (or both!), who thrives on solving problems and facing technical challenges
• A curious developer with a holistic approach to project development, who is ready to contribute to cutting edge technologies for games development
• An open-minded, results driven, creative person
• A dedicated gamer who is interested in the design, technology and cultural significance of games

You have:
• At least three years of academic or professional experience in research and development of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions
• Experience in practical application and a working knowledge of RL, IL, deep learning, neural networks, generative models, PCGML and/or other ML solutions suited for learning model based games and content development
• Experience and a collaborative drive to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• A natural inclination to learn, improve and adapt to new, creative challenges
• Attention to detail and quality, as well as a high standard of work
• A BSc/BEng degree in Computing Science (or similar science/engineering course)
• Up to date knowledge of contemporary trends and developments in both research and game AI

Your skills include:
• Expertise in one or more programming languages used for data science and ML: Python, R, C++ etc.
• Grasp of the Python programming language and knowledge of commonly used Python ML and data science libraries
• Experience building end-to-end ML pipelines, from experimentation and data exploration to model operationalisation, production and measurement
• Experience in developing ML pipelines using TensorFlow, PyTorch or similar frameworks
• Good working knowledge and expertise in data science, including statistics, big data handling and data mining and exploration, as well as data processing and presentation
• Experience with version control systems
• Engineering effective, reliable and robust architectures based on design specifications, as well as own initiative, research and experimentation
• Proficiency in application and adaptation of open-source technologies and external software libraries, as well as following the code of conduct of the open-source community
• Excellent self-organization and a sense of responsibility, ability to produce quality work per requirements with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to effectively communicate your work to others, as well as giving, receiving and acting on feedback
• Fluent English (minimum C1) - in speech and writing

A bonus if you:
• Have a research degree (Masters or PhD) in Computing Science (or similar science/engineering course) or are studying towards your research degree
• Have a research background with a track record of research projects, publications and interests
• Have practical experience working with the Unity engine
• Have past experience working in a game development role
• Have past experience working in a data science role

What we are offering:
• Full-time or part-time, remote or on-site position. On-site location situated in the centre of downtown Poznań, as part of the creative collective Pyramida Hub. Hybrid approaches possible, depending on your location and availability.
• Relocation assistance available for on-site work
• Contract form negotiable
• Salary starting from 8-15k PLN (net) for full-time positions - individual salary proposals will depend on your skills and experience
• Flexible work hours
• Potential for individual advancement and team growth - additional training, access to learning resources, conferences and other events
• And of course - a chance to contribute to our popular 60! series, as well as to new, upcoming and ambitious AAA indie game projects from the Robot Gentleman team.

Join us - we’ve got hats!*
If all of the above sounds great and you’re ready to join us on a creative journey - get in touch! Please send your applications, including CV, past project references/links and code samples to jobs@robotgentleman.com with the title [R&D ENGINEER].

* Indeed, one of the perks of joining us is that you get your own signature Robot Gentleman headgear.

Please include the following clause in your application:
"I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realising the recruitment process pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act of 10 May 2018 (Journal of Laws 2018, item 1000) and in agreement with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).”