Machine Learning PhD Internship - Gameplay-focused World Model - SEED - 8 Months

Electronic Arts is a leading entertainment company that creates next-level experiences for players around the globe. They are seeking a PhD Intern to explore the potential of Machine Learning research in World Models for video games, focusing on utilizing gameplay data to enhance interactions through innovative approaches and methods. Responsibilities Perform a state-of-the-art study Test and evaluate recent papers and open-source projects Identify and define novel approaches and methods Plan and build a proof-of-concept demonstration Write a technical report and share insights by giving presentations to the team Skills 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 You must be available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2026 Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 8 month internship Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume Benefits 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time) 16 paid company holidays per year Medical insurance 401(k) Company Overview SEED is a cross-disciplinary R&D team within Electronic Arts. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Redwood City, California, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is