Senior Research Programmer

3 weeks ago

BC Canada Epic Games Full time

Senior Research Programmer Epic Games seeks a Senior Research Programmer to develop AI‑powered conversational technology for games, building production ML tools and integrating large language models into real‑time gameplay. Responsibilities Own the data pipeline: source and synthesize scalable conversational datasets, enforce data quality, privacy, and provenance. Train and align at scale: build distributed supervised fine‑tuning, DPO, RLHF workflows, automate evaluations and iterate quickly. Enable real‑time experiences: integrate LLMs with tool use, memory/RAG, and TTS/ASR while meeting strict latency and cost budgets for live gameplay. Collaborate with moderation teams: refine safeguards and policy checks in partnership with Epic’s content moderation specialists. Partner across disciplines: work with gameplay programmers, designers, and artists to prototype and ship new real‑time experiences in games. Qualifications B.S. in CS, ML, EE, Math or equivalent; advanced degree a plus. 5+ years building production ML or distributed systems (flexible for exceptional impact). Expert Python programming (async I/O, data programming) and strong systems skills. Proficiency with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf). Comfort reading research papers and turning ideas into robust code. Experience with reinforcement learning, safety alignment, or RAG techniques. LLM‑related open‑source contributions or published research. Benefits Epic provides comprehensive coverage: 100% benefits for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, critical illness, life, AD&D, and long‑term disability. A competitive retirement savings plan with matching contributions is offered. The company supports mental well‑being through free therapy and coaching via Modern Health. Pay range for this role (British Columbia): $206,780—$303,277 CAD. Salary may vary based on experience and qualifications. Additional incentive programs are available. Equal Opportunity Epic Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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