Research Engineer - Computer Graphics, Physics and Animation

for real-time physics simulation, character animation, geometric modeling, rendering etc.

• Develop and integrate deep learning models that enhance speed, fidelity, or realism in physically based simulations or complex graphics workflows.
• Optimize algorithms and systems for speed and scalability across a wide range of hardware and platform targets.
• Work closely with product or other engineering teams to identify key challenges and deliver seamless, high-impact graphics solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest research in computer graphics, physics simulation, and machine learning. Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and may publish findings in leading conferences or journals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, with a focus in computer graphics, physics simulation, animation or AI/ML. (PhD strongly preferred)
• Combined Expertise: A solid background in both 3D computer graphics and AI is preferred
• Mathematical Foundations: Strong background in linear algebra, calculus, geometry, and numerical methods.
• Computer Graphics: Solid experience in one or more of the following: real-time rendering, physically based simulation, animation system, AI.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in C++ and Python. Familiarity with GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL, or similar) is a plus, but not required.
• Machine Learning: Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and applying neural networks to graphics, simulation, or generative models is a strong plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant publications in top-tier computer graphics, vision, or ML conferences/journals (e.g., SIGGRAPH, ICCV, CVPR, NeurIPS).
• Contributions to open-source projects, especially in graphics or simulation libraries.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145000 - $355000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.