Machine Learning Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Machine Learning Engineer (AI): Creating, designing, developing, and optimizing ML/DL systems for game-level generation, game product enhancement, and custom tool development with an accent on integrating models into production workflows and real-time gaming environments. Focus on exploring state-of-the-art advancements, refining algorithms, and ensuring scalable, high-performance solutions with complex datasets.

Location: Hybrid in Oxford, UK. Must have permanent right to work in the UK. Relocation package available to Oxford.

Company

hirify.global is an independent company that has been developing and publishing video games for 30 years, also involved in film, board games, books, and comics.

What you will do

• Create, design, develop, and optimize ML/DL systems for game content generation and product enhancement.
• Integrate ML/DL models into production workflows and real-time gaming environments.
• Conduct experiments to improve model accuracy, performance, and scalability.
• Manage and maintain ML systems, libraries, and pipelines for robust deployment.
• Analyze diverse datasets to inform model architecture and feature engineering.
• Mentor junior ML engineers and present technical findings to stakeholders.

Requirements

• MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a similar technical discipline; advanced certifications a bonus.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ with a proven track record of delivering robust ML systems.
• Professional experience as a Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in machine learning algorithms and statistical methods.
• Hands-on experience with supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, and reinforcement learning; 3D ML/DL highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of data structures, software architecture, and data modeling, with experience handling diverse datasets.
• Proficient with ML frameworks (NumPy, OpenCV, scikit-learn, PyTorch/PyTorch3D, TensorFlow, Keras).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitLab, Perforce), and cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
• Permanent right to work in the UK is required.

Culture & Benefits

• 22 days holiday + Christmas closure & Bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Family Leave, interest-free, tax-free loans, and an enhanced pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support.
• Open, friendly, and creative atmosphere with complete creative freedom over titles.
• Focus on an inclusive culture, innovation, and work-life balance.