Machine Learning Researcher - Narratologist

Company Description:

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description:

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Machine Learning Researcher - Narratologist to join our R&D Team exploring potential new features for game development. In this role you will find and push the boundaries of computational narratology, the study of techniques to understand and react to (but not generate) narrative text.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and build ML systems for complex narrative analysis.
• Quantitatively improve key NLP models, designing and/or integrating new models.
• Effectively leverage cloud infrastructure for training and serving.
• Keep a finger on the pulse of SOTA for key topics.
• Present results internally and possibly at external conferences.
• Optimize ML systems for cost, latency, and quality.
• Facilitate the deployment of results in demos.

Qualifications:

• Sophisticated experimental NLP background in academic or industrial research.
• 5+ experience programming.
• Fluent in Python and C++ (or Unreal C++).
• Intellectually curious, ambitious, open-minded, and proactive.
• Capable of taking high-level goals, making a plan, driving it forward, and being accountable for the results.

Nice to Haves:

• Game development experience, especially in Unreal Engine. 
• Relevant publications in narratology.
• Personal projects in ML.

Additional Information:

The application window for this position will close by March 1st, 2027.

This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote.
As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Health & Well-Being

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
• Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year
• 401K with employer matching.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents.
• Flexible working hours.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $136,600 - $250,500 USD annually. 

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.

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#LI-REMOTE

5+ years programming experience, fluent in Python and C++ (or Unreal C++), sophisticated experimental NLP background, ability to take high-level goals and drive them forward.

Key Responsibilities

• architecting ML systems
• improving NLP models
• leveraging cloud infrastructure

Skills & Tools

Python, C++, Unreal Engine

Job Details

• Category: Research and Development (R&D)
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Salary: USD 136,600 – 250,500 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About CD PROJEKT RED

A game development company creating story-driven RPGs and exploring new features for game development. — Industry: Information Technology