Machine Learning Intern (R27116)
Epic Games offers a paid, flexible 6-12 month machine learning research internship for current or recent PhD/MSc graduates, working on cutting-edge technology in the gaming sector.
London
Postgraduate
Technology
In-Person
rolling
Last verified: 16 September 2026
About this opportunity
The Machine Learning Research Internship at Epic Games is a paid opportunity lasting 6-12 months, open to current PhD students and recent graduates (within 12 months) with expertise in Computer Science, Mathematics, AI or a related field. Interns will work within the Special Projects & Epic Research Group on major applied research challenges at the intersection of vision, language, speech processing, and game development. Projects may include creating ML models for player safety, game agents, logic generation, developer tools, and user experience improvements, in addition to participating in data analysis, creation, and model deployment at scale. The internship allows for flexible start dates during 2026/2027 and can be full-time or part-time.
Who is it for?
Current PhD students, or those who have completed their PhD or MSc (within 12 months) in Computer Science, Mathematics, AI, or a related field; must have the right to work in the UK, US, or Canada for the full duration.
What you will gain
Hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models for games, exposure to advanced machine learning methods, and collaboration with world-class research scientists and engineers.
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Requirements
Ongoing or recently completed PhD (within last 12 months) or MSc in appropriate field; experience in ML applications such as computer vision, NLP, or audio processing; coding proficiency in Python and ML stack; right to work in UK, US, or Canada for the duration of the internship.
How to apply
Apply via the Epic Games careers website. Recruitment is ongoing until positions are filled. Applicants must confirm their legal right to work in the relevant country for the internship duration.
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