AI Programmer Intern
Epic Games · Cary,North Carolina,United States
About this role
**AI Programmer Intern** ## What makes us Epic? Epic Games is built on talented, passionate people and a collaborative, welcoming, creative environment. Whether we’re building award-winning games or crafting engine technology, we’re always innovating—raising the bar for engine and game development. ## Engineering — Unreal Engine Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our engineering team continually improves the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide. ## What you’ll do The Epic Games UE AI team is looking for a **Research Engineering Intern** excited about **machine learning and artificial intelligence**. You’ll help research, develop, and deploy technologies for **Unreal Engine** and other Epic products, including areas like physics-based simulation, ML-based character animation, neural/inverse rendering, and automated generative animation. In this role, you will: - Assist with prototyping machine learning and generative approaches for game content creation as part of a defined project (with mentor guidance) - Support experiments by preparing data, running tests, collecting results, and documenting observations - Assist with implementing and testing research concepts using **Python** and relevant ML tools - Read and discuss research papers with team members to build familiarity with current approaches and techniques - Work with your mentor and immediate team to support ongoing R&D projects - Communicate progress, ask questions, and incorporate feedback while working through assigned tasks - Share your work and key learnings through regular updates and a final presentation ## What we’re looking for - Currently enrolled in an **undergraduate (Bachelor’s) or Master’s** program in **Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Engineering,** or a related discipline - Foundational programming skills in **Python** (C++ experience is a plus) - Introductory experience with an ML framework such as **PyTorch** or **TensorFlow** (via coursework, academic projects, or personal projects) - Foundational understanding of machine learning concepts and interest in practical applications - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with eagerness to learn new tools and techniques - Knowledge of—or strong interest in—one or more of: real-time graphics, computer vision, machine learning, animation, large language models, speech recognition, speech synthesis, linguistics, performance capture, or 3D reconstruction - Exposure to academic research, relevant coursework, personal projects, or open-source contributions in ML/CV/graphics (or related areas) - Familiarity with **Unreal Engine** or another game engine is a plus - Interest in games, digital humans, or real-time content creation - Ability to communicate progress, collaborate, ask questions, and incorporate feedback ## Internship details - Flexible start date in **2027** - Recruitment will be ongoing until teams find an ideal match - Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship - For more information about Epic’s Early Career Program: https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/earlycareers ## About Epic Games Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years, we’ve made award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to create visually stunning games and 3D content. Epic’s **Unreal Engine** supports high-fide
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