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Remote Game Engineer information

What is the difference between Remote Game Engineer vs Remote Software Developer?

AspectRemote Game EngineerRemote Software Developer
Required SkillsGame development, C++, Unity, Unreal EngineGeneral programming, Java, Python, C#
Work EnvironmentGame studios, remote teams focused on gaming projectsVarious industries including tech, finance, healthcare
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming and entertainmentBroad, across multiple sectors
CertificationsOptional game development certifications, programming skillsGeneral software development certifications

Remote Game Engineers focus on creating and optimizing video games using specialized tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, often within gaming companies. Remote Software Developers have a broader scope, working on various software applications across industries. While both roles require strong programming skills, Remote Game Engineers need specific experience in game design and engines, whereas Remote Software Developers may work on web, mobile, or enterprise software.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer / Developer (Remote)

Statheros

Cookeville, TN • On-site, Remote

Contractor

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

About Us
Statheros is a small DEFTECH firm focused on developing cutting-edge AI and autonomy systems for the US Department of Defense. Our team is passionate about building intelligent systems that solve complex problems. We are looking for a talented AI Engineer specializing in Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) to lead the development of AI-enabled algorithms that automate the operation of air traffic radar systems.

Job Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and optimize Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) algorithms for domain-specific use cases.
  • Develop and train reinforcement learning models for real-world applications, focusing on efficiency and scalability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PPO models into production systems.
  • Analyze model performance and experiment with hyperparameter tuning to achieve optimal results.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in reinforcement learning and apply them to enhance existing solutions.
  • Build robust pipelines for training, evaluation, and deployment of RL models.
  • Document workflows, methodologies, and code for reproducibility and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications
  • Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, Mathematics, or related fields. Ph.D. is a plus.
  • Experience:
    • 4+ years of professional experience in machine learning, with a focus on reinforcement learning.
    • Demonstrated expertise in implementing and optimizing PPO or similar reinforcement learning algorithms.
    • Hands-on experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with Rust or other languages is a plus.
    • Proficiency in designing and running RL experiments in simulated or real-world environments.
    • Experience with distributed training systems for reinforcement learning.
    • Solid understanding of policy gradient methods and reinforcement learning theory.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
    • Strong communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in applying PPO to [specific domain, e.g., robotics, gaming, finance, etc.]
  • Familiarity with OpenAI Gym, RLlib, or other RL development environments
  • Knowledge of parallel computing and GPU acceleration for large-scale RL tasks

What We Offer
  • Remote work location.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and research contributions
  • Access to state-of-the-art resources and tools for AI development.
  • The chance to work on groundbreaking projects with a talented and passionate team.
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR