Controllable Video Generation Researcher
Tencent Open · verified Sep 23, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Tencent. United Kingdom-London · full-time.
Pay not stated Video Production salary
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What you'll do
- You'll build multimodal video controls using keyboard, controller, trajectory, and voice inputs
- You'll improve high-fidelity video generation when control signals are sparse
- You'll separate and recombine camera, trajectory, movement, and posture controls
- You'll create genre-specific control components for different types of games
- You'll coordinate with Engine and Agent teams on signal interfaces and reinforcement learning optimization
What you bring
- A Ph.D. in an AI discipline centered on computer vision or deep learning
- Strong command of conditional generation, multi-player or multi-channel control, and diffusion concepts
- Hands-on work with camera, trajectory, or posture control projects
- Knowledge of game-engine input/output behavior and frame synchronization
- Python and PyTorch proficiency, plus publications on controllable or conditional video generation
Who this fits
This role suits a video-generation researcher who can connect AI research with interactive game systems, especially someone with game AI, game development, or real-time video experience. It is a full-time position based in London, United Kingdom.
From the employer
Business Unit
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.About the Hiring Team
Lightspeed Tech Center is a R&D department under Lightspeed Studios which develop PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games. Our Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of life cycle, including engine, audio, QA, AI, next generation game, technical cooperation, etc.What the Role Entails
1. Design a multimodal controllable generation framework supporting various inputs such as keyboard, controller, trajectory, and voice.
2. Research high-fidelity generation under sparse control signals and explore the extension of conditional control paradigms in the video domain.
3. Achieve the decoupling and combination of trajectory control, camera control, motion control, and posture control.
4. Design dedicated control modules tailored to different game genres.
5. Develop video generation capabilities for multi-player collaborative control, ensuring low-latency response and inter-frame state retention.
6. Collaborate with the Engine/Agent teams to define standardized interfaces for controllable signals.
7. Drive the joint optimization of controllable generation and Reinforcement Learning post-training.
Who We Look For
1. Ph.D. in AI-related fields, focusing on Computer Vision/Deep Learning.
2. Proficient in conditional generation models and multi-player/multi-channel control technologies; familiar with the principles of diffusion models.
3. Project experience in camera control, trajectory control, or posture control.
4. Understanding of game engine input/output logic and frame synchronization mechanisms.
5. Proficient in Python/PyTorch, with publications in controllable video generation or conditional generation.
6. Experience in Game AI or game development is preferred.
7. Experience in real-time/interactive video generation projects is preferred.
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.
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