Research Engineer in AI-driven character animation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

Do you want to help us to develop new, groundbreaking tools and technologies for AI-driven character animation? We are a research team that has won several awards, with our latest work published at Eurographics and SIGGRAPH Asia. We are now looking for two great research engineers with high ambitions and strong backgrounds in software development, machine learning and computer graphics. You will help take our next-generation animation technology, MoGlow, and integrate it into major game engines and animation software. The work will be in collaboration with world-leading computer-games companies.

• Build and deploy machine-learning models for character animation
• Create 3D-animation authoring tools for integration with Unreal, Unity or Maya
• Design and build new interaction interfaces
• Collaborate with both animators and machine-learning experts

What we offer

• Work at the forefront of animation synthesis
• Opportunities to work in our high-end motion capture studio
• A research project driven by concrete industry needs
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

A graduate or advanced degree (higher education) in the research subject, or equivalent competence.

• Software engineer with strong skills in C++/C# and Python
• 2+ years of working experience, preferably in the 3D industry with AAA game development
• Strong skills in Unreal and/or Unity
• Experience with deep learning, especially with deployment and integration
• Excellent communicator in both written and spoken English, including technical documentation

Preferred qualifications

• Self-motivated with a creative mindset
• Passion for animation and motion capture
• Good ability to collaborate in a team
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Cover letter with a brief account of why you are interested in the position (max one page).

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 12 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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