Procedural Content Generation Engineer

As a Procedural Content Generation Engineer at Reka, your primary responsibilities include building and refining a 3D procedural generation tool that will be integral to training our cutting-edge video AI models. You will collaborate closely with other team members to solve complex technical challenges and ensure that the procedural generation tools you create are highly effective and user-friendly, contributing significantly to our transformational AI product.

To qualify for the Procedural Content Generation Engineer role at Reka, you should have a background as a Tools Programmer (or a similar position) with at least 2 years of hands-on experience using Unreal Engine 5 or comparable software. Additionally, familiarity with building or integrating procedural generation tools for various applications such as environments, characters, and vehicles is essential to excel in this role.

At Reka, you’ll be working with an elite team of engineers and researchers from leading organizations, offering a unique chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies in an inclusive culture that encourages creativity. Unlike many companies, we prioritize a mission-driven environment, allowing you to focus your efforts on advancing AI in ways that can have a meaningful impact on multiple sectors globally.

The culture at Reka is open, collaborative, and inclusive, where every voice is valued, and diverse perspectives are celebrated. As a Procedural Content Generation Engineer, you will thrive in an environment that encourages innovative ideas and teamwork, making this an exciting place to develop both your skills and your career.

Absolutely! Procedural Content Generation Engineers at Reka enjoy generous benefits, including five weeks of paid leave, comprehensive healthcare that covers vision and dental, and various perks that enhance your overall well-being. Moreover, our commitment to staff retention is evident through our supportive policies, including visa assistance for employees transitioning to the US.

In your response, discuss specific projects where you've used procedural generation techniques. Highlight any environments, characters, or assets you've created and focus on how these tools improve efficiency and enhance game experiences.

Detail your hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 or other relevant software. Be ready to discuss how you've effectively utilized these tools in past projects, emphasizing results and impacts on the overall project.

Choose a specific example that demonstrates your problem-solving skills. Describe the challenge, the steps you took to analyze the issue, and the final solution, emphasizing critical thinking and innovation.

Discuss the resources you utilize, such as industry conferences, online courses, and media like podcasts or blogs. Highlight any communities you engage with to share knowledge with peers to show your commitment to continuous learning.

Focus on communication, adaptability, and respect for diverse ideas. Explain how you foster collaboration through active listening and how you resolve conflicts productively for project success.

Share a success story from your past experience, focusing on the specific contributions you made, the tools you developed, and how these enhancements led to improved performance or player engagement.

Discuss techniques you’ve used to test and optimize procedural generation tools. Mention any metrics you've employed to monitor efficiency and how you have iterated based on performance results.

Describe your openness to constructive criticism and how you take it in stride. Give examples of how received feedback has led to improvements in your work or processes.

Talk about your passion for creating innovative tools and how you see procedural content generation significantly affecting the future of gaming and AI. Share your excitement about the potential impact of your work.

Explain your strategy for managing time and priorities, perhaps discussing any project management tools or techniques you employ to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.