Description
Respawn Entertainment, an Electronic Arts studio, is seeking a Gameplay Data Science Engineer to join the Apex Legends team. As a Gameplay & Data Science Engineer, you will drive the Research & Development of advanced bot behaviors and AI frameworks to enhance the Apex Legends experience.
You will work at the intersection of data science and gameplay programming, utilizing machine learning and reinforcement learning to create intelligent agents. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading R&D efforts for game bots using machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks to create realistic agent behaviors.
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining gameplay-focused AI frameworks, including Utility AI systems, directly within the game engine.
- Collaborating with gameplay teams and designers to translate creative vision into technical specifications and scalable AI solutions.
- Developing and programming algorithms to structure and analyze gameplay data to improve bot performance and decision-making.
- Optimizing AI systems and data pipelines to ensure high performance and stability across consoles and dedicated servers.
To qualify, you will need:
- 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning engineering, or gameplay programming within the games industry.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python for both engine-level implementation and algorithmic development.
- Hands-on experience with reinforcement learning, supervised/unsupervised learning, and AI architectures like Utility AI.
- Experience with large-scale computing frameworks, big-data techniques, and building scalable data pipelines.
- Solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and optimization theory applied to game AI and machine learning.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, mental wellbeing support, pension plans, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more. The company values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity, and encourages employees to grow and develop their skills.