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We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.\nSenior Programmer (ML Editor Engine Tools integration)\nStudio: Manchester\nCategory: Engineering/ Programming\nWe are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.\nAs part of the ML Team, our Engineers are at the technological forefront of practical application of Machine Learning in Games. 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