ML Research Engineer - Narrative & AI Systems

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Responsibilities

• ▹Build gameplay systems and tools that enable new narrative workflows and faster iteration for creators
• ▹Collaborate with designers and narrative teams to understand creative needs and turn them into intuitive tooling
• ▹Research and prototype AI-driven narrative systems: quest generation, reactive dialogue, authoring tools
• ▹Design and run lightweight experiments to evaluate creative AI applications
• ▹Work with writers and designers to prototype AI-native gameplay mechanics that preserve authorial intent
• ▹Prototype experimental features quickly, then help mature the best ideas into robust solutions
• ▹Help design and evaluate different degrees of AI autonomy
• ▹Help define what 'good' looks like when AI is involved in storytelling

Requirements

• ▹A research or engineering background with hands-on experience in ML or LLM applications
• ▹A genuine passion for narrative: games, film, interactive fiction, or otherwise
• ▹Curiosity and comfort working in ambiguous, exploratory problem spaces
• ▹A creator mindset — enjoys building things that make other people more effective
• ▹Comfort collaborating with writers and designers and translating creative goals into technical solutions
• ▹Professional English communication skills

Nice to have

• ▹Experience working in Unreal Engine or with C++
• ▹Experience with narrative systems, quest pipelines, or other creator-driven game features
• ▹A background in ML, NLP, generative models, or evaluation methodologies
• ▹Python experience, or interest in working across engine + services/tooling

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive salaries
• ▹Generous profit-sharing program

About the company

Embark Studios invites you to take part in a journey into the unknown, building creative, surprising and beautiful experiences together, and welcomes people from all backgrounds.