Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Animation - Singapore Efficiency Team

Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, with a focus on Machine Learning, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. Animation specialization: Deep, proven expertise in motion and character-animation ML, covering motion synthesis, motion matching, retargeting, physics-based control, and reinforcement learning for character control. At least 5 years of experience applying Machine Learning to real-world problems, with a demonstrated record of delivering impactful, end-to-end ML solutions in Animation in a fast-paced environment. Evidence of working on state-of-the-art approaches , demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications (e.g. SIGGRAPH, SIGGRAPH Asia, NeurIPS, ICLR, CVPR) and/or shipped projects, open-source contributions, or production systems in Animation that pushed the technical frontier. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or C#, and strong hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX. Strong understanding of statistical analysis, experimental design, and evaluation techniques. Deep, hands-on experience with Generative Models, including motion diffusion and flow matching models, VAEs, and autoregressive/transformer motion models, applied to building artist-assistive tools and accelerating technical steps in the animation pipeline. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Leadership experience, including mentoring junior team members and interns and driving cross-functional collaboration, is highly desirable. Desired Qualifications: Experience working in the gaming industry or a related field is a plus. For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role! Our Perks: Full relocation support Full health insurance for you, your spouse and children Open paid time off Retirement benefits with company matching Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability Play Fund so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games We will double down on your donations of time and money to non-profits