Lead AI Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead AI Engineer (AI/Automation): Building and scaling agent-based workflows and internal AI tools to optimize business functions within a game development environment with an accent on orchestration frameworks and ROI analysis. Focus on designing reusable AI components, automating complex business processes, and integrating LLMs into production-ready systems.

Location: Hybrid work format in Almaty, Limassol, or Belgrade. Relocation support is fully covered by the company.

Company

A product-driven game development company behind OneState, a large-scale mobile life simulator and open-world MMO.

What you will do

• Design and launch agent-based workflows and internal AI tools to improve speed and quality across business functions.
• Develop and evolve a shared framework for AI agent orchestration and automation.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical AI solutions.
• Build reusable components, scripts, and connectors to enable teams to adopt AI independently.
• Define success criteria and measure the ROI of AI initiatives through speed, quality, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end AI solutions in production environments.
• Strong background in software engineering, platform engineering, or DevOps/SRE.
• Practical experience with LLM solutions, agent-based systems, or automation workflows.
• Native Russian language and good working level of English.
• High level of autonomy and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with agent orchestration frameworks.
• Understanding of gamedev production pipelines.
• Experience building internal tooling and reusable automation layers in fast-growing product companies.

Culture & Benefits

• Full ownership of the AI direction at the company level.
• Hybrid work format with flexible working hours and minimal bureaucracy.
• Full relocation support provided by the company.
• Regular salary reviews based on performance and a structured promotion system.
• Sick days without salary loss and assistance in difficult life situations.

Hiring process

• Application review of CV and materials.
• Initial HR interview to discuss motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment, which may include interviews or a test assignment.
• Final interview with a hiring manager or team lead.