WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ENGINEERING - SPECIAL PROJECTS
What We Do
The Special Projects team at Epic is responsible for executing high-impact projects that push the envelope to define the future of real-time graphics and gaming technology (The Matrix Awakens, Lumen in the Land of Nanite). In collaboration with the Unreal Engine team, we strive to put our technology and knowledge into the hands of users, empowering developers and content creators with the most powerful suite of real-time tools in the world.
MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCH INTERNSHIP AT EPIC GAMES
What You'll Do
- Create machine learning models in areas including player safety, game agents (e.g. AI-backed characters, VLA agents), world/scene and game logic generation, developer tools, and improved user experience
- Work alongside our team of research scientists and engineers on applied research problems
- Own data analysis and data creation, supported by an internal team of labellers
- Design, implement, and experiment with models end to end
- Gain exposure to engineering work around deploying models at scale
What we're looking for
- An ongoing or recently completed (within the last 12 months) PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, AI or a related field - recent MSc graduates in the same fields will also be considered
- Experience building models or algorithms in computer vision, natural language processing, or speech/audio/acoustic processing
- Hands-on knowledge of modern deep learning methods, such as Transformers, LLM fine-tuning, and diffusion models
- Strong coding skills in Python and the standard ML stack (PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn)
- Desirable: Game dev experience in either C++ or C# (including personal projects)
Internship Details
- Duration: 6-12 months, with flexible start dates throughout 2026/2027
- Hours: full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week)
- Location: Select regions within the UK, US or Canada
- Employment Authorization: You must hold an existing right to work in the UK, US or Canada for the full duration of the internship - Visa sponsorship or support is unavailable for this role
- This internship has a flexible start date in 2026/2027. Recruitment will be ongoing until teams find an ideal match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship. For more information about Epic's Early Career Program, visit epicgames.com/earlycareers . This is going to be Epic!
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is
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Machine Learning Intern employer: Epicgames
Epic Games is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals in the gaming industry. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer comprehensive benefits including 100% coverage for health insurance, a robust mental well-being program, and opportunities for professional growth within the cutting-edge realm of Unreal Cloud Services. Join us in shaping the future of game development while enjoying a supportive environment that values creativity and teamwork.
