Machine Learning Researcher – Narratologist

CD PROJEKT SA

. Architect and build ML systems for complex narrative analysis .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $136,600 - $250,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and building machine learning systems for narrative analysis, with a strong focus on natural language processing and cloud infrastructure utilization. Proven ability to optimize models for performance and cost while facilitating deployment and exploring innovative features in game development.

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Machine Learning System ArchitectureNatural Language Processing (NLP)Python ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingCloud Infrastructure Utilization

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPythonC++Model OptimizationExperimental DesignData AnalysisStatistical ModelingGame DevelopmentComputational Narratology

Soft Skills

Intellectual CuriosityProactivityAccountabilityAmbitionOpen-Mindedness

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineCloud PlatformsML FrameworksData Visualization ToolsVersion Control Systems

Industry Keywords

NarratologyComputational NarratologyExperimental ResearchGame DevelopmentNLP Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonUnreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and build ML systems for complex narrative analysis
Quantitatively improve key NLP models by designing and/or integrating new models
Leverage cloud infrastructure for training and serving
Track state-of-the-art developments for key topics
Present results internally and possibly at external conferences
Optimize ML systems for cost, latency, and quality
Facilitate deployment of results in demos
Explore potential new features for game development
Push the boundaries of computational narratology, focusing on understanding and reacting to narrative text rather than generating it

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sophisticated experimental NLP background in academic or industrial research
5+ years of experience programming
Fluent in Python and C++ (or Unreal C++)
Intellectually curious, ambitious, open-minded, and proactive
Capable of taking high-level goals, making a plan, driving it forward, and being accountable for the results
Successful completion of a background check
Nice to have: Game development experience, especially in Unreal Engine
Nice to have: Relevant publications in narratology
Nice to have: Personal projects in ML

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental)
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and well-being webinars
26 days of vacation
10 sick days
12 calendar holidays per year
401K with employer matching
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) — $100 per month toward fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more
Menstrual leave — one extra day off when experiencing period pain
RED Parents Network support for working parents
Flexible working hours
Trainings, lectures, courses, internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes
Welcome pack
Dog-friendly office
Truly international working environment
No dress-code