At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Agoura Hills, Novato, Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry.

Who is hiring

We are looking for a resourceful and aspirational machine learning scientist to join a rapidly growing team pioneering innovations in the Data & AI Organization to support Visual Concept studio and NBA2K franchise. This team brings AI, machine learning, statistics, operations research, and economics to the design, operation, and optimization of 2K’s games. We cover the application of algorithmic solutions to matchmaking, player experience personalization, in-game economy, and fraud.

What you will do in this role

• Work closely with game devs, live services, tech, and data engineering teams to identify, frame, and solve problems for NBA2K games through innovative applications of machine learning.
• Research, build, and implement machine learning models and AI algorithms to impact in-game experiences.
• Collaborate with engineers on integrating machine learning solutions with the game and game services.

What we are looking for

Phenomenal technical breadth and depth over machine learning and statistics, experience with deployment and productizing machine learning models, track record of managing and driving projects through cross-team collaborations. You are a solution oriented, creative problem solver, a self-starter with the passion and enthusiasm to drive impact, build whatever is necessary along the way. You are capable and comfortable participating in the decision making on architectural choices when working on complex solutions consisting of multiple components.

Requirements

• Master or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Economics.
• 2+ Years of experience in machine learning, data science, or applied science roles.
• Solid math and statistics foundation, and expertise in both traditional ML & deep learning.
• Proficient in Python programming and machine learning modeling/computation frameworks such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Spark ML
• Proficient in relational database and SQL. Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, NoSQL databases
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audience

Bonus Points

• Experience with matchmaking algorithm in either gaming or non-gaming context, recommender systems, simulations, or antifraud problems
• Expertise in mathematical optimization, reinforcement learning, game theory, mechanism design or market design
• Knowledge and experience of RNN, GNN, GAN, Anomaly Detection, and Semi-Supervised Learning.
• Cloud services such as AWS. Familiarity with containerization, container orchestration, serverless, and model serving

To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform their essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need a reasonable accommodation.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $105,000 and $155,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an ’at-will position’ and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.