SEED (Electronic Arts) · 4 days ago
Machine Learning PhD Internship - Gameplay-focused World Model - SEED - 8 Months
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
CA$65K/yr - CA$70K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerElectronic Arts is a leading entertainment company that creates next-level experiences for players around the globe. They are seeking a PhD Intern to explore the potential of Machine Learning research in World Models for video games, focusing on utilizing gameplay data to enhance interactions through innovative approaches and methods.
Computer Games
Responsibilities
Perform a state-of-the-art study
Test and evaluate recent papers and open-source projects
Identify and define novel approaches and methods
Plan and build a proof-of-concept demonstration
Write a technical report and share insights by giving presentations to the team
Qualification
Required
Ongoing Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, or any other relevant field
Familiarity with World Models and their ML techniques
General understanding of basic principles of game engines and/or game programming
You care about video games as a medium
You must be available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2026
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 8 month internship
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume
Benefits
80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time)
16 paid company holidays per year
Medical insurance
401(k)
Company
SEED (Electronic Arts)
SEED is a cross-disciplinary R&D team within Electronic Arts.
Founded in 2015
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase