Hoyoverse
Hoyoverse5d ago
$180,000 – $300,000/yr

Research Scientist

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct original research and develop deep distributed reinforcement learning (RL) training systems tailored for the complex gameplay features of Varsapura.

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Who Are We?

HoYoverse is committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences to players around the world. We have brought fans popular games including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero, as well as a wide range of entertainment content.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We are devoted to engaging fans and fostering an enthusiastic and inclusive global community that provides access and encouragement for people to share their passion for ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games) through their own creativity and skills.

Pushing the boundaries of imagination, we consistently explore cutting-edge game development technologies, and have accumulated leading technical capabilities in cel shading, cloud gaming, and other fields.

In the future, we will continue to expand our content production, technology research, and publishing duties through operations in offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, and other areas.

When you apply to a position with HoYoverse, we will process your personal data. To learn more about how we process your data, we encourage you to review our comprehensive Global Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy. This policy provides detailed insights into how your information is collected, used, and protected throughout the application process.

Responsibilities

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  • Conduct original research and develop deep distributed reinforcement learning (RL) training systems tailored for the complex gameplay features of Varsapura.
     
     
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the requirements of gameplay features and ensure machine learning algorithms are effectively integrated into the design.
     
  • Take ownership of research project roadmaps, collaborating with engineers to iterate on feature requirements and managing risk for production deployment and maintenance.
     
  • Explore and implement advanced techniques in asset processing to ensure high-quality and optimized assets for the game development cycle.
     
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in machine learning, computer vision, and data compression, applying these technologies to improve the overall gaming experience.
  • MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, or 8+ years of equivalent high-level research experience.
     
  • Strong background in applied machine learning with an expertise on reinforcement learning algorithms 
     
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing reinforcement learning tasks from end to end; project experience involving 3D environments, complex action space and spatial reasoning is a strong plus.
     
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++, and expertise with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
     
  • Experience working in game development with a strong understanding of gameplay systems, and real-time constraints.
     
  • Familiarity with distributed training on cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, including experience debugging performance and managing large-scale experiments.
     
  • Solid knowledge of asset processing pipelines, including 3D modeling, texturing, and animation.
     
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
     
  • Record of publications or contributions to the machine learning and computer vision communities.

What We Offer

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100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your dependents
Generous paid time off
401K / RRSP plan
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Team-building activities throughout the year
Flexible working hours

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States
On-site within the country
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
April 29, 2026
First seen
April 29, 2026
Last seen
May 4, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
5
Repost count
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Trust Level
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May 5, 2026

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HoYoverse is a global interactive entertainment brand that aims to create and deliver immersive virtual world experiences to players worldwide through a variety of entertainment services, including popular games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.

Employees
3k+
Founded
2021
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HoyoverseResearch Scientist$180k–$300k