About the role
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Dive deeper into the company’s culture via social media, the YouTube channel, and the Beyond the Game Blog to see behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from team members.
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Machine Learning Researcher - Narratologist to join the R&D Team. This role focuses on pushing the boundaries of computational narratology, specifically 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+ years of programming experience.
- 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
- Application Deadline: March 1st, 2027.
- Work Model: Hybrid, in-office, or fully remote.
- Compensation: $146,300 - $241,300 CAD annually. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
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, and 12 calendar holidays per year.
- RRSP with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA): $100 per month for fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, etc.
- 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.
- Welcome pack: Goodies provided upon joining the team.
Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office.
- Truly international working environment.
- No dress-code: Casual environment.
- Position status: New role.
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