Machine Learning Engineer, Genies
Character Animation & Motion AI
$165-230k
Creating avatars
Be an early applicant
Creating avatars
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$165-230k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To unlock a more authentic type of human expression, enabling people to be more comfortable with their true selves in the digital world.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in machine learning or related fields
- Experience with data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
- ML expertise (Deep learning, Reinforcement Learning, Motion AI)
- Experience with physics-based animation or motion synthesis
- Game engine knowledge (Unreal, Unity) for motion blending
- Some 3D geometry understanding (meshes, rigging, skeletons)
- Experience with OpenUSD, Houdini (bonus)
What the job involves
- We are looking for an ML Engineer with a passion for highly configurable digital avatars and intuitive content tools that inspire user creativity.
- In this role, you will design and implement machine learning models, perform complex data analysis, and develop cutting-edge algorithms that push the boundaries of avatar expression and interactivity.
- You will be expected to propose innovative, data-driven solutions with minimal guidance, driving informed decision-making.
- Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure the seamless deployment and optimization of machine learning systems.
- Additionally, staying ahead of the latest advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence will be a key aspect of your role
- Develop AI-driven character animation models for body motion, facial expressions, and behavioral AI
- Train reinforcement learning (RL) or deep learning models to generate motion sequences
- Work with game engines (Unity, Unreal) to integrate AI-generated animation
- Collaborate with graphics engineers to blend AI motion with traditional animation
- Optimize character movement for real-time applications (XR, mobile)
Our take
Genies is a leading avatar company, bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds. With the number of users in the digital space growing exponentially, Genies' goal is to help people more accurately depict themselves online.
While avatars have been around for a while, Genies provides users with greater customization options. For example, thanks to a partnership with Gucci, users can now buy digital designer clothing for their avatars.
The fact that Fortnite sold $1B in avatar skins in one year alone highlights how popular avatars still are in the gaming and entertainment industry. Genies has raised nearly $270M in funding and hopes to capitalize on this opportunity moving forward.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Apr 2022
$150m
SERIES C
May 2021
$65m
SERIES B
Total funding: $255.3m
Company benefits
- You'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development
- You'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product with flexible hours and a work from home policy
- You'll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well funded
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance
- Competitive salaries and 401K program for all full time employees
- Flexible paid time off, sick time, monthly mental health days and paid company holidays; in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees
- Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement
- Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide!
- Choice of MacBook or windows laptop
Company HQ
Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Akash Nigam
(CEO)CEO and founder at Blend, then co-founded Genies in 2017 - has been CEO since. General Partner and Founder at Humans since 2020.
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