Staff Data Scientist

Who We Are

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

 

 

The Challenge

The T2 AI group focuses on developing innovative ways to solve problems within the game development process, demonstrating directly the ways that AI can improve the creativity and efficiency of team members across T2 and its subsidiaries.

Our research group is looking for an AI research and development expert, with proven experience working at the intersection of AI, games, and computational creativity. The candidate will take a leading role in advancing our internal AI capabilities, creating innovative technical prototypes, and building out our toolset in collaboration with game and product teams.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of diverse AI methods and computational approaches in the games space, and a strong track record of designing and building AI prototypes and software. They should be able to lead the development and evaluation of our AI systems, help guide the direction of AI research for the team, and have excellent communication skills to effectively share knowledge.

 

 

What You’ll Take On

• Lead the design and development of exploratory and experimental AI systems that solve computational creativity challenges
• Collaborate with game, product, and infrastructure teams to identify needs and propose novel AI solutions
• Architect and implement software across a range of approaches, including designer tooling, in-game systems, and functional prototypes
• Coordinate and plan across teams to ensure seamless delivery and integration
• Communicate effectively in a collaborative inter-disciplinary environment
• Educate and mentor in the use of AI technologies and contribute to a culture of excellence

 

 

What You Bring

• Ph.D. in computer science or related area, with specialization in AI, or equivalent experience; 5+ years of work experience beyond graduate school work
• Proven experience building AI systems for games, such as procedural content generation, procedural narrative, or computational creativity
• Experience with a broad variety of AI techniques and the ability to evaluate and communicate their strengths and weaknesses with regard to specific problems
• Experience with principles of game design and implementation
• Experience with Python, either Unity / C# or Unreal / C++, and front-end development
• Familiarity with cloud development and infrastructure principles - AWS preferred
• Familiarity with public speaking and giving effective presentations

 

 

Great to Have

• Previous games industry experience a plus
• Experience with both Unity and Unreal development a plus

 

 

 

What We Offer You

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

 

This position can be remote only from the states listed and Washington D.C. : MA, CT, NY, NJ, RI, MD, PA (excluding Philadelphia), FL, OH, TN, IL, MN, TX, ID, UT, AZ, WA, OR, NV, and CA.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $133,900 and $198,160 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com.