Senior AI Strategy Researcher

Business Unit Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global

platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online

game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140

games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more

than 800 million users in over 201 countries and regions around the world. Honor

of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular

titles around the world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of

esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and

symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences

for players. What the Role Entails About Tencent Games Tencent Games was

established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development,

operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.

Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide

cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million

users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG

MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the

world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work

with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial

ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players. About

Tencent's Central Technology Platform As the technical backbone of Tencent

Games, the Tencent Games Central Technology Platform is dedicated to delivering

high-quality technical middle-platform services and pioneering innovation

guidance for Tencent Games. We actively explore breakthroughs in applying gaming

technologies across commercial products and socially impactful scenarios,

driving efficiency in game production and elevating user experiences. Committed

to fostering an open technical sharing ecosystem, we empower global game

developers through our expertise, tools, and products, accelerating the

advancement of gaming technologies worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Research and
• analyze the latest advancements in gaming AI technologies, including but not
• limited to AI-driven 2D/3D content generation, intelligent NPCs, AI-assisted
• coding and AI real time rendering. Build and maintain connections with AI
• professionals across the gaming industry, tech sector, and academia to stay
• informed of cutting-edge applications and best practices. Provide strategic
• insights and recommendations on AI technology adoption for Tencent Games'
• Central Technology Platform. Initiate, promote, and manage joint research
• collaborations with leading universities as needed. Who We Look For Key

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of AI technologies and/or hands-on
• experience with game development technologies. Strong communication,
• collaboration, and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex
• information effectively. Proficiency in both English and Mandarin for
• professional communication. Deep passion for the evolution and future potential
• of gaming AI. Plus: Well-established network with AI experts in the gaming
• industry, technology sector, or academic research community. Publications in
• top-tier AI or computer vision conferences or journals, such as SIGGRAPH, AAAI,
• or CVPR. Education & Experience: Minimum: BS - Artificial Intelligence, Computer
• Vision, Computer Science, and related fields. Preferred: MS or PhD - Artificial
• Intelligence, Computer Vision, Computer Science, and related fields. Location
• State(s) US-California-Palo Alto The expected base pay range for this position
• in the location(s) listed above is $115,400.00 to $264,000.00 per year. Actual
• pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment,
• relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a
• case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect,
• hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and
• disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The
• Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year
• (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the
• calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may
• be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment
• with the company, and position level.

Benefits

may also be pro-rated for those

who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

at

Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices

fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We

foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and

inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Who we are

Tencent is a

world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products

and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world. Equal

Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly

believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our

users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of

Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.