Gameplay Data Science Engineer (AI)

Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles (Chatsworth) or Vancouver (Great Northern Way)

Company

hirify.global operates within EA Studios and develops games.

What you will do

• Lead R&D efforts for game bots using machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks.
• Design, implement, and maintain gameplay-focused AI frameworks, including Utility AI systems, directly in the game engine.
• Collaborate with gameplay teams and designers to translate creative vision into technical specifications and scalable AI solutions.
• Develop algorithms and data pipelines to structure and analyze gameplay data, improving bot performance and decision-making.
• Optimize AI systems and pipelines for high performance and stability across consoles and dedicated servers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning engineering, or gameplay programming within the games industry.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python for engine-level implementation and algorithmic development.
• Hands-on experience with reinforcement learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, and Utility AI architectures.
• Experience with large-scale computing frameworks, big-data techniques, and scalable data pipelines.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and optimization theory applied to game AI and machine learning.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Los Angeles or Vancouver.
• Work is connected to EA Studios and focuses on game AI research and development.