Epic Games is looking to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide by developing the next generation of digital humans.
Requirements
Experience with computer graphics, computer vision, and geometry processing techniques
Strong mathematical background
Understanding of mathematical optimization and modern machine learning concepts
Strong programming skills in Python and C++
MSC/Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent
Responsibilities
Develop and apply algorithms in the domain of human face and body detection, segmentation, reconstruction, modeling, rigging, tracking, and animation
Research and develop generative methods for modeling and animating digital humans
Help identify points of friction in our processes and tools, and research new techniques to automate and improve the realism of the art team's work
Work directly with a team of researchers, artists, and engineers to learn all aspects of the character creation process from scanning and performance capture to animation and rendering
Stay well-informed on the latest research on digital character technologies
Be part of the MetaHuman R&D team, proving out new technologies to raise the bar of real-time digital humans and characters in Unreal Engine
Other
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
MSC/Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent