AI Game Tech, Technical Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

AI Game Tech, Technical Director (Gamedev): Driving AI-focused game technology research and development, enabling immersive, adaptive, and intelligent storytelling in games. Focus on exploration, prototyping, and deployment of AI-driven systems across multiple game teams.

Location: Hybrid in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Salary: $230,000 – $250,000

Company

hirify.global is creating the future of interactive entertainment across platforms and genres.

What you will do

• Provide senior technical leadership in the architecture, design, and delivery of AI-driven game technologies.
• Partner with game, engine, and creative leadership to define and execute a multi-title AI technology roadmap.
• Lead exploration of AI applications for games, including NPC behavior, player modeling, procedural systems, generative content, and intelligent tooling.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of engineers.

Requirements

• Proven technical leadership with the ability to architect systems and execution plans for complex, multi-team technology initiatives.
• Deep understanding of the game development lifecycle.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain advanced AI and systems concepts to non-technical partners.
• Experience guiding R&D efforts while maintaining a clear path to production-ready solutions.

Nice to have

• Shipped multiple titles using Unreal Engine in a senior or lead technical role.
• Several years of experience building, leading, and mentoring engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience developing new game technologies, including AI systems, gameplay frameworks, or developer tools.
• Background in applied AI/ML for games or interactive systems is strongly preferred.