Senior Python Developer (GameDev/AI)

TL;DR

Senior Python Developer (GameDev/AI): Designing and building production pipeline systems for 3D asset automation with an accent on AI/ML integration and headless Blender automation. Focus on architecting scalable data pipelines, automating geometry validation, and integrating computer vision models into production workflows.

Location: Worldwide

Company

hirify.global is a global game art and development studio specializing in high-end production for leading publishers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and own end-to-end production pipeline systems for 3D asset generation, cleanup, and delivery.
• Integrate AI and ML APIs (vision, reconstruction, embedding models) into automated workflows with robust error handling.
• Automate Blender via Python API for mesh operations, UV handling, and batch rendering in headless environments.
• Develop automated QA and validation tooling for geometry and texture compliance.
• Architect data pipelines and delivery infrastructure using REST APIs, PostgreSQL, and S3.
• Provide technical leadership by defining architecture, reviewing code, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional Python engineering experience in production environments.
• Strong experience with 3D pipeline automation (Blender, Maya, or Houdini) or ML/AI service integration.
• Proficiency in programmatically processing 3D data (meshes, UVs, PBR textures, GLB/FBX/USD).
• Experience integrating external APIs with async patterns and failure recovery.
• Infrastructure skills including Docker, CI/CD, S3, and PostgreSQL.
• Proven technical leadership and experience mentoring other engineers.

Nice to have

• Experience with headless Blender at scale and render farm orchestration.
• Production experience with vision models (CLIP, DINOv2) and generative AI APIs.
• Background in games, VFX, or 3D production studios.
• Experience with production tracking tools like ftrack or ShotGrid.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with leading global publishers and developers.
• High-end production environment focused on quality and consistency.
• Collaborative atmosphere working closely with art directors and ML engineers.
• Flexible, distributed team operating across multiple countries.