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R&D Scientist - La Forge

Job Description

As an R&D Scientist in La Forge China team, you will define our research direction within your own area of expertise, narrowing down our focus to topics that advance public knowledge and help to create world-class games and technologies. You will oversee and develop state-of-the-art prototypes that bring innovations to players and across the company, in domains such as virtual characters and behaviors, digital content creation or systemic environments to name a few.

About La Forge

La Forge is a bridge between academia and video game production, between scholars and industry experts. Dedicated to innovation, our mission is to accelerate research and development through prototyping based on the most recent academic progress. We help content creators to build richer and more believable worlds, while focusing on improving our players’ experience. We explore subjects such as assets generation, animation, gameplay AI, audio, physics, and rendering, etc.

What you will do

• Define and develop our research topics within your area of expertise.
• Collaborate with team members and game production teams to develop prototypes.
• Communicate progress and share knowledge internally through presentations and trainings.
• Communicate progress outside Ubisoft by publishing papers and presenting at conferences.
• Participate in recruitments to assess candidates for internships and full-time positions.
• Stay up to date on the latest academic progress & industry trends in your area of expertise. Oversee and guide graduate students.

岗位介绍

作为 Ubisoft La Forge 中国团队的研发科学家，你将在自己的专业领域定义我们的研究方向，重点聚焦打破公共认知创建世界领先的游戏和技术的话题。你将负责监督和开发最先进的原型，在虚拟角色和行为、数字内容创建或系统环境等领域为玩家和育碧带来创新。

关于La Forge

La Forge以其独特的风格和开放的方式，联合游戏行业专家和学界人士，在学术研究和行业创新应用之间搭建桥梁。致力于科技创新，团队使命是通过基于最新学术进展的原型制作来加速游戏研发。我们帮助内容创作者构建更丰富、更可信的世界，同时专注于提升玩家的游戏体验。我们的研究方向包含资产生成、动画、游戏AI、音效、物理、渲染等领域。

岗位职责

• 在你的专业领域定义和开发我们的研究话题。
• 与团队成员和游戏制作团队合作开发原型。
• 通过演示和培训在内部分享研发进度和知识。
• 通过在会议上发表论文和演讲来向外部分享研发成果。
• 参与面试，评估实习生和全职候选人。
• 关注最新专业信息与行业趋势
• 指导和监督研究生

Qualifications

• A PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• A background in applied or basic research (in industry or academia).
• Hands-on experience with deep learning technics or optimization methods.
• Ability to lead research through standard experimental methodologies.
• Proficiency in C++, Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras.
• Highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Good communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and resourcefulness.
• Motivation to find solutions to real world problems related to the video game industry.

Bonus Points

• A track record of publications in conference like NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, SIGGRAPH, or GDC is a plus.
• Previous experience in video games production or a similar domain is a plus.

岗位要求

• 在计算机科学或相关技术领域拥有博士学位
• 拥有在应用或基础研究（在工业或学术界）的专业背景
• 拥有在深度学习或模型优化方法领域的实际经验
• 能够通过标准实验方法进行研究
• 精通 C++、Python 和框架，如 TensorFlow、PyTorch、Keras
• 高度协作，具有出色的人际交往和演示技巧
• 拥有好奇心、批判性思维，渴望为游戏行业解决现实的问题
• 良好的中英文沟通技巧
• 拥有管理团队的相关经验

加分项

• 在 NeurIPS、ICML、ACL、SIGGRAPH 或 GDC 等会议上发表过论文
• 在游戏制作或类似领域的有经验。

Additional Information

Ubisoft CSR commitment

Making a long-lasting positive impact for our players, our teams, our partners and our planet.

In Ubisoft, we are working to enrich players’ lives through unique and memorable gaming experiences and by improving the positive impacts of our games. To get there, we are creating a safer, more inclusive work environment, we are giving back to the communities where Ubisoft operates by working with local non-profit partners and by working to reduce the environmental impact of our business.

为我们的玩家、团队、合作伙伴以及地球持续带来积极影响

育碧致力于通过打造新颖深刻的游戏体验及扩大游戏的积极影响，来丰富玩家的生活。为了实现这一目标，我们始终寻求为团队提供更加安全包容的工作环境。我们通过与世界各地的非营利机构合作开展项目，同时努力降低自身业务对环境的影响，来回馈社区。

To learn more about Ubisoft’s Environmental Commitment

了解更多有关育碧对环境的承诺

Play Green: Ubisoft’s Commitment to Global Carbon Neutrality

https://youtu.be/w2gstlpydks

2022 Update

https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/2xcruKK2rZJ22OSeyWzkKO/ubisofts-environmental-commitment-2022-update

Company Description

Established in 2008, Ubisoft Chengdu is one of the key game studios in western China and a full-fledged production center, with over 450 talents contributing to Ubisoft’s line-up. We have a strong track record of co-development on Ubisoft’s biggest brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Skull and Bones™ and For Honor®, as well as developing casual games such as Rabbids party game and bringing hit titles to Switch.

Meanwhile, we are also a pioneer in cutting-edge technology driving Ubisoft’s “games as a service (GAAS)” ethos. Chengdu’s technology team develops products that empower production teams to make educated, data-driven decisions on hit Ubisoft brands.

To find out more, please visit our website: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com or our WeChat account (UBISOFT育碧or 育碧招聘).

育碧成都自2008年建立后已成为中国西部地区主要游戏研发工作室之一，并拥有超过450名员工致力于研发育碧旗下的经典游戏。我们与其他育碧工作室合作研发了多个AAA游戏，如《刺客信条》、《碧海黑帆》及《荣耀战魂》。同时我们也致力于自主研发休闲类游戏，如《疯狂兔子：奇遇派对》以及将多款育碧经典游戏移植到Switch平台。

同时，育碧成都工作室也是研发前沿性技术的领军者，其“Games As A Service (GAAS)” 的理念带领企业不断推陈出新。成都工作室的技术团队开发的产品被运用于育碧旗下众多知名游戏品牌，有效协助研发团队基于科学数据做出准确决策。

想要了解更多，敬请点击http://www.ubisoftgroup.com，或关注我们的微信公众号（“UBISOFT育碧”以及“育碧招聘”）。