The opportunity
AI is changing how games are made and played, and Unity is building the intelligence behind that shift. Our Gaming AI organization turns applied research into products used by millions of creators around the world. We want you to join us as Director, Machine Learning, leading an applied AI research team in Singapore. You will turn groundbreaking research into models and systems that ship, build and grow a team of researchers and engineers, and help shape how Unity uses AI across its platform. If you are a forward thinker who loves to build, learn, and see research reach real users, this is your opportunity.
What you'll be doing
Lead and grow an applied AI research team of ML researchers and engineers in Singapore, including hiring, mentoring, and developing the team
Set the technical direction and roadmap for your team's research, in partnership with Gaming AI leadership
Move research from prototype to production, shipping models and systems that create real value for Unity products and creators
Partner with product, engineering, and research teams across Unity's global AI organization to align research with business priorities
Establish strong practices for experimentation, evaluation, and model quality
Stay ahead of advances in machine learning and AI, and bring the most promising ideas into Unity's work
Represent Unity's applied research internally and in the broader AI community
What we're looking for
Track record of leading applied ML or AI research teams, including managing researchers and engineers
Experience taking ML models from research into production at scale
Deep expertise in modern machine learning, including deep learning and large language or multimodal models
Hands-on experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX
Experience setting technical strategy and roadmaps for a research or engineering team
Effective written and verbal communication, including explaining complex technical work to non-technical leaders
Experience working with distributed, multi-functional teams across time zones
You might also have
A PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
Publications at top venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or CVPR
Experience applying AI to games, 3D content, or creative tools
Base Salary Range: SGD 291,500 - SGD 437,300 Gross
This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.
Benefits
At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.
Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.
While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program
Life at Unity
Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and…