Associate Tools Developer (AI)

Location: UK remote or West Midlands-based. Fully remote working is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

hirify.global is an independent game developer studio working on games, tools, and projects for reputable studios and publishers.

What you will do

• Develop internal tools and platforms from scratch to improve communication and operational workflows.
• Build developer utilities, automation, data integrations, internal web applications, and bespoke platforms.
• Identify and solve pipeline and workflow problems across game development projects.
• Collaborate with departments, colleagues, clients, and end users to define effective long-term solutions.
• Automate repetitive and labour-intensive tasks to improve developer efficiency and product quality.
• Investigate game engines and concepts including scripting, exporters, data processing, packaging, and deployment.

Requirements

• Experience building or improving processes through tooling, with examples to share.
• Some experience building applications, tools, websites, university projects, personal projects, or other software.
• Excellent understanding of UI and tool design.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools such as Replit.
• Willingness to collaborate, take responsibility, accept constructive criticism, and discuss requirements with end users.
• Curiosity, ambition, and enthusiasm to learn engineering skills; no programming experience or technical degree is required.

Nice to have

• Enjoyment of video games and familiarity with challenging games such as Elden Ring or God of War (2018).

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly, supportive, and nurturing environment with flexible core hours.
• Private health and dental care.
• 20 days of annual leave plus additional leave over the Christmas period.
• Team socials, board game nights, charity fundraisers, and two company-wide parties each year.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Gamepass or PS Plus subscription.
• Opportunities to learn across a wide range of internal and external game development projects.

Hiring process

• Submit a portfolio and cover letter.
• Online portfolio links are preferred; showreels may also be submitted through secure file-sharing platforms.