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Job Title: Gameplay Data Science Engineer Technical Director Founded in 2010, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Join us to help shape the future of one of the world's leading live service franchises: As a Gameplay & Data Science Engineer, you will drive the Research & Development of advanced bot behaviors and AI frameworks to enhance the Apex Legends experience. You will work at the intersection of data science and gameplay programming, utilizing machine learning and reinforcement learning to create intelligent agents.

Working closely with gameplay teams, game designers, and producers, you will implement robust AI systems that improve game quality and player engagement. Your work will ensure our AI is of outstanding quality and provides the best experience for our players. Lead R&D; efforts for game bots using machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks to create realistic agent behaviors.

Design, implement, and maintain gameplay-focused AI frameworks, including Utility AI systems, directly within the game engine. Collaborate with gameplay teams and designers to translate creative vision into technical specifications and scalable AI solutions. Develop and program algorithms to structure and analyze gameplay data to improve bot performance and decision-making.

Optimize AI systems and data pipelines to ensure high performance and stability across consoles and dedicated servers. 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning engineering, or gameplay programming within the games industry. ~ Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python for both engine-level implementation and algorithmic development. ~ Hands-on experience with reinforcement learning, supervised/unsupervised learning, and AI architectures like Utility AI. ~ Experience with large-scale computing frameworks,



big-data techniques, and building scalable data pipelines. ~ Solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and optimization theory applied to game AI and machine learning. ~ Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Victoria) *$141,400 - $204,400 CAD 16 paid company holidays per year ~10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby ~ Medical/dental/vision insurance ~ Life insurance ~ Disability insurance ~401(k) to regular full-time employees ~ Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs. ~ Vacation (3 weeks per year to start) ~Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave) ~ Extended health/dental/vision coverage ~ Life insurance ~ Disability insurance ~ Retirement plan to regular full-time employees ~ Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs. We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA.

We adopt a holistic approach to our perks programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. 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 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. #

📌 Gameplay Data Science Engineer (Apex Legends) (Vancouver)
🏢 Respawn Entertainment
📍 Vancouver