Senior AI Strategy Researcher

Tencent • Palo Alto, CA

10d

About The Position

About Tencent Games Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players. About Tencent's Central Technology Platform As the technical backbone of Tencent Games, the Tencent Games Central Technology Platform is dedicated to delivering high-quality technical middle-platform services and pioneering innovation guidance for Tencent Games. We actively explore breakthroughs in applying gaming technologies across commercial products and socially impactful scenarios, driving efficiency in game production and elevating user experiences. Committed to fostering an open technical sharing ecosystem, we empower global game developers through our expertise, tools, and products, accelerating the advancement of gaming technologies worldwide.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of AI technologies and/or hands-on experience with game development technologies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information effectively.
• Proficiency in both English and Mandarin for professional communication.
• Deep passion for the evolution and future potential of gaming AI.
• Minimum: BS - Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Computer Science, and related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Well-established network with AI experts in the gaming industry, technology sector, or academic research community.
• Publications in top-tier AI or computer vision conferences or journals, such as SIGGRAPH, AAAI, or CVPR.
• Preferred: MS or PhD - Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Computer Science, and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the latest advancements in gaming AI technologies, including but not limited to AI-driven 2D/3D content generation, intelligent NPCs, AI-assisted coding and AI real time rendering.
• Build and maintain connections with AI professionals across the gaming industry, tech sector, and academia to stay informed of cutting-edge applications and best practices.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations on AI technology adoption for Tencent Games' Central Technology Platform.
• Initiate, promote, and manage joint research collaborations with leading universities as needed.

Benefits

• Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
• The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
• Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level.
• Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees