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Machine Learning PhD Internship - Gameplay-focused World Model - SEED - 8 Months Role ID 210831 Worker Type Intern - Temporary Employee Studio/Department CT - SEED Work Model Hybrid Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. Join EAs world-class Intern Experience! Connect, learn, and grow through immersive onboarding, handson work, and curated events designed to help you thrive. Along the way, youll build skills, form connections with interns across the company, and have fun alongside future industry leaders. Learn more: Early Careers - Official EA Site SEED is a pioneering group within Electronic Arts that combines creativity with applied research. We explore, build, and help define the future of interactive entertainment. We exist at EA to deliver and foster inspiring innovation for our games and our players. We do this through exploration, research, prototypes, and neverending curiosity. We collaborate with game teams and industry partners and also publish our research within our industry and to the public. We pursue longterm applied research yet stay relevant to the present by delivering artifacts along the way to game teams and technology groups inside EA. Some of our research includes bringing digital characters to life, using machine learning for game AI and content creation, and developing novel realtime graphics & physics techniques. We are looking for a PhD Intern to help explore the potential of Machine Learning research in World Models for video games. The intern will focus on discovering how unique gameplay data can be used to push new kinds of interactions through World Models. As a PhD Intern, you will: Test and evaluate recent papers and opensource projects Identify and define novel approaches and methods Plan and build a proofofconcept demonstration Write a technical report and share insights by giving presentations to the team As a diverse team with solid goals, we provide autonomy and true influence to each member of SEED. We are looking for an open and curious person who gets a kick out of taking new ideas, investigating them, and adapting their application to games. You desire to explore new areas of game developmentsomeone who is passionate, creative, communicative, and invested. Qualifications Ongoing Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, or any other relevant field. Familiarity with World Models and their ML techniques. General understanding of basic principles of game engines and/or game programming. You care about video games as a medium. If you want to be part ofand work withsome of the most incredible people in the field, then SEED is your team! You must be available for a fulltime paid internship in the summer of 2026. At this time, we are considering PhD students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2026, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a fulltime basis during the 8month internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume. Pay Transparency - North America COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location. EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, degree type (e.g. Bachelors, Masters, PhD), what stage you are in your degree journey (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.), qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. PAY RANGES Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. The hourly pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than fulltime), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k). About Electronic Arts Were proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental wellbeing support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do. Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. 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