AI Scientist Electronic Arts (Ea)
Redwood City, CA

Job Description

Requisition Number: 150468

Position Title: Data Scientist II

External Description:

We are EA

And we make games - how cool is that? In fact, we entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That's why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

The Challenge Ahead

The EA Digital Platform Data & AI Group is responsible for providing unified Artificial Intelligence (AI) resources across all franchises within Electronic Arts. Our group develops state-of-the-art machine learning, AI, and data-driven solutions to game team problems, as well as common AI infrastructure for use in every facet of the company. From data modeling to agent building, we utilize a modern, cloud-based tech stack with best-in-class tools to provide solutions and platforms empowering the future state of game development and player experience. We're currently looking for an AI Scientist to join our team!

What an AI Scientist does at EA

* Develop state-of-the-art algorithms and extract key insights from EA's rich store of data to empower intelligent agents within the EA ecosystem
* Create scalable solutions for problems in the gaming domain
* Design, develop and evaluate highly innovative AI applications for content creation, NPC behavior, game balance evaluation, and recommendations
* Work closely with the core development teams to deploy AI applications seamlessly as part of production systems
* Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for enterprise-level management of AI applications
* Research and implement novel AI approaches for new business problems.

The next great EA AI Scientist should have

* Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, or related fields (focus in AI or ML a plus)
* Track record of having developed novel AI algorithms, and major journal and conference publications
* Strong problem-solving ability
* Strong programming skills (object-oriented and functional paradigms)
* Experience with large-scale data and distributed systems - Experience with Apache Hadoop, Spark, and Tensorflow a plus
* Experience with SQL and MPP databases
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you? Glad you asked!

We love to brag about our great perks like comprehensive health and benefits packages, tuition reimbursement, and 401k with company match and, of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives on creativity and individuality. At EA, we live the "work hard/play hard" credo every day.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.

EEOText: EA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Date Opened: 2018-06-05 18:24:44.017

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status or veteran status. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.

Location: Redwood City

Location_formattedLocationLong: Redwood City, California US