R&D Engineer AI/ML Specialist - VFX/Gaming

NEW US FDI... Visual FX/CGI /Entertainment tech industry - Belfast - maybe this is the role to come back home to?

Ocho is excited to partner with an new US FDI who are looking for an experiencedR&D Engineer AI/ML Specialist

About the Role:

• Lead the development of animation diffusion models, utilizing existing animation libraries to create AI solutions for integration into production workflows.
• Explore opportunities to apply AI to completed projects, repurposing past work into innovative, AI-driven solutions.
• Design and refine machine learning models for image, video, and animation generation.
• Manage AI infrastructure on AWS, leveraging tools like Bedrock for LLMs, image, and video AI.
• Research and implement advanced generative AI techniques, focusing on diffusion models and related algorithms.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate AI solutions into production tools, enhancing automation and efficiency.
• Apply generative AI or traditional machine learning approaches based on project needs.
• Develop and validate proof-of-concept AI models for production use.

Ideal candidate:

• 3+ years of AI/ML experience, ideally in animation, VFX, or creative industries.
• Expertise in animation diffusion models and generative AI for image, video, and animation.
• Skilled in utilizing animation libraries or similar datasets to train AI models.
• Proficient in AWS machine learning services, including Bedrock or similar platforms.
• Strong foundation in traditional machine learning and programming (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Familiarity with LLM development and deployment is a plus.
• Proven R&D experience with a track record of independently driving research and delivering solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.

What’s on Offer:

Market leading salary up to £70k base + benefits package based on experience.

If you think you’d be a fit for this role , please apply or chat to Phil Gamble directly for an informal chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.

Phil has proudly worked in the Tech recruitment industry for over 19 years, successfully delivering on challenging IT recruitment campaigns in global IT software companies in the US, UK and Ireland. If you would like a discussion on how we can support your career or hiring needs please get in touch.