Sr. Manager, Machine Learning Engineering (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Sr. Manager, Machine Learning Engineering (Gamedev): Leading multiple teams focused on anti-cheat operations and developing ML-powered solutions to combat cheaters across Riot's competitive titles with an accent on AI/ML pipeline design, anomaly detection, and operational support. Focus on creating iterative classifiers, driving AI/ML pipeline development standards, and ensuring the fairness of Riot’s competitive ladders.

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Company

hirify.global is dedicated to creating games and experiences that make it better to be a player, focusing on collaboration and empowering employees to bring their unique perspectives.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain AI/ML pipelines to create adaptive classifiers.
• Leverage and upgrade Riot’s centralized ML infrastructure, ensuring capabilities are shared across teams.
• Innovate in anomaly detection using novel modeling approaches.
• Drive AI/ML pipeline development and deployment standards across teams.
• Manage Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and ML Engineers, guiding the "Anti-Cheat Analyst" craft.
• Evaluate team composition and proactively allocate resources to meet roadmap goals.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of industry experience, including experience as a Senior ML Engineer or higher.
• 4+ years of management experience, including managing managers or team leads.
• Experience shipping ML systems that other teams or products depend on.
• Experience translating a technical vision into a roadmap and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Working knowledge of production ML systems, including model serving, CI/CD for ML, and observability.

Nice to have

• Experience building iterative machine classifiers for behavioral anomalies in competitive video games.
• Hands-on experience in threat detection for risk, fraud, insurance, security, sports, or gaming spaces.
• Passion for player experience, games, or creative technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on work/life balance with an open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.
• Emphasis on putting players first and creating collaborative teams.