Game Research & Development Intern, Engine Research
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.
Lightspeed Tech Center is a R&D department under Lightspeed Studios which develop PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games. Our Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of life cycle, including engine, audio, QA, AI, next generation game, technical cooperation, etc.
- Working with scientists to research and develop advanced techniques in the following topics:
3D geometric learning,
Re-meshing and UV optimization,
Physically-based animation and simulation
Machine learning for computer graphics
Motion planning in virtual city
Character locomotion and control
realistic image synthesis and real-time rendering techniques
- Researching and developing tools and pipelines to facilitate the use of technologies in the game development environment
- Strong coding skills in one of following programming languages: C++, python, TensorFlow/Torch
- Solid knowledge in calculus, linear algebra, basic numerical analysis
- A strong sense of responsibility and good communication skills
Plus:
- Graduate students in a master or Ph.D. level program
- Publications on computer graphics/vision, machine learning, and robotics
- Familiarity with game engine, graphics APIs, and GPU programming
- Salary: Negotiable (with raises/bonuses)
- Overtime pay included for general employees (35 hours/month) and management (10 hours/month).
- Working Hours: 09:30 - 18:30 with a 60-minute break.
- Flextime available.
- Fully weekend off (Saturday/Sunday/Holidays).
- Paid time off: Up to 22 days per year, prorated based on start month in the first year.
- Year-end and New Year holidays (12/30 - 1/3).
- Sick leave (paid): 12 days/year (separate from paid time off).
- Insurance: Health insurance, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employees' pension insurance, group life insurance (GTL), business accident insurance (GPA), group long-term disability income insurance (GLTD), overseas travel insurance.
- Allowances: Commuting allowance (up to 50,000 JPY/month), communication allowance (up to 10,000 JPY/month), self-development allowance (up to 20,000 JPY/month), meal subsidy (1800 JPY/day for in-office days), regular health check-up allowance (up to 75,000 JPY/year).
- Support systems and other benefits: Free drink corner, gift cards (twice a year, 20,000 JPY/instance), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), congratulatory and condolence money, long-term service award/leave.
