Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a Principal Software Engineer focused on backend development to help us build the infrastructure behind their AIpowered game generation tools. This role will involve the design and development of backend systems focusing on performance scalability and stateoftheart machine learning integration. You will collaborate with their founders and AI experts to develop and deploy AIdriven features that elevate online multiplayer experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design development and optimization of scalable backend services for machine learningbased video game engines.
- Create and maintain backend APIs and serverside components to support AIpowered game generation tools.
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate advanced machine learning models into game development pipelines.
- Develop and optimize data pipelines for highvolume realtime data streaming and machine learning applications.
- Ensure applications meet highperformance standards and are optimized for reliability in live game environments.
- Actively participate in the prototyping and iteration of new AI features in a fastpaced productdriven environment.
- Lead initiatives to create bespoke training datasets for AI models ensuring they are effective in realtime gameplay scenarios.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field. An advanced degree focused on AI/ML is a plus.
- 5 years of experience developing backend systems with expertise in Python Golang or Node.js.
- Deep experience with machine learning model training and inference workflows with a focus on realtime highperformance applications.
- Experience working with cloud providers (preferably AWS) and DevOps tools such as Kubernetes for managing scalable infrastructures.
- Proven experience integrating AI models such as GPT or Stable Diffusion into production environments.
- Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail with a track record of delivering productionready systems.
- Experience with largescale data processing frameworks and tools such as Langchain Pinecone or Gantry.
- A passion for video games and deep enthusiasm for innovative game development technologies.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a groundbreaking team working on the future of AIpowered game creation.
- Collaborate with industry veterans and toptier AI experts.
- Flexible work environment with options for remote work.
- Competitive salary and benefits with Riotlevel compensation.
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