Engineer, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology

at Warner Bros Discovery Inc
Published November 8, 2022
Location Burbank, CA
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Company Overview

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

Warner Bros Discovery seeks a mid-level engineer for the Emerging & Creative Technologies group. The position will assist with Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning research and development in computer vision and natural language processing to better the Studio's storytelling and content creation / distribution capabilities.

Research, design and implement computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning algorithms in workflow efficiency, content creation, and immersive experiences.

Evaluate existing AI/ML implementation to streamline/enhance processes.

Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Work Experience

* 4+ years of work experience in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or Artificial Intelligence.
* 4 years of experience in designing and building software applications.

Knowledge/Skills

* Expertise in programming including but not limited to Python, C/C++/C#. CUDA or other GPGPU is a plus. Expertise in Natural Language Processing - NLU, TTS, and language models such as GPT-3, Bloom.
* Expertise in Computer Vision - object detection, facial expression recognition, body tracking.
* Expertise in machine learning tools such as Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Colab, Keras, Pandas. Experience in machine learning models such as CNNs, GANs, Transformers, LSTMs.
* Experience in algorithms, statistics, and optimization techniques for Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
* Experience in Unity and/or Unreal game engines.
* Experience working on multiple platforms such as Android, iOS, AR/VR headsets.
* Experience with Git, or other version control software.
* Experience working in SCRUM / Agile development environments. Highly knowledgeable in AI industry technology trends Knowledge of handling and cleaning big datasets.
* Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and optimization. Familiarity with AR (ARKit, ARCore, etc.) and VR development.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

BS in Computer Science/Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience required.

Other Requirements

Must be able to interact with all levels of personnel and management Must be a confident individual who is a quick learner and self-starter Must be able to pay close attention to complex detail and understand written and verbal instructions Must be able to organize and schedule work effectively Must be able to work well under time constraints Must be able to multi-task and manage changing priorities, in a fast-paced environment Must be service-oriented High-degree of independence and self-motivation, enthusiasm for challenging work Must be able to work flexible hours, including outside core business hours on weekdays and weekends, when necessary Must be able to maintain confidentiality Must have a valid passport as travel outside the state or country may be necessary

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task effectively in a high-volume environment. Strong follow-up abilities with an acute attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently. Required to work well under time constraints. Must possess a professional mannerism. Ability to actively listen and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement. Must be comfortable switching development environments, standards and code bases quickly and effectively. Familiarity with modeling software (Blender, or Maya, etc.)

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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