Principal AI Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal AI Engineer (Gamedev): Designing and delivering AI-powered agentic architecture to automate complex production workflows with an accent on LLM integration, pipeline optimization, and system reliability. Focus on building reusable AI components, defining technical standards for creative production, and empowering artists through scalable automation.

Location: Fully remote within the United States

Salary: $190,000 - $230,000

Company

A leading global producer of high-quality animated films and series, committed to storytelling and technological innovation.

What you will do

• Design and own the architecture for AI-powered frameworks and automation across the studio pipeline.
• Collaborate with product owners and creatives to define next-generation AI-assisted workflows.
• Develop and deploy production-ready AI tools that integrate with industry-standard DCC software.
• Monitor model drift, system latency, and security in partnership with platform and security teams.
• Establish technical standards and integration patterns for AI tooling across departments.
• Drive adoption of automation tools through training, documentation, and clear impact metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience building production systems, including 2+ years in AI/ML.
• Expertise in Python, TypeScript, React, containerization, and AI frameworks like LangGraph.
• Deep understanding of LLM model integration, tuning, and enterprise software deployment.
• Must be based in the United States as this is a fully remote role.
• Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and creative teams.

Nice to have

• 2+ years in a Principal, Staff, or Lead role within a creative studio.
• Familiarity with animation pipelines and tools like USD, Autodesk Flow Production Tracking, and Jira.
• Experience measuring and reporting the productivity impact of engineering investments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid leave and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Collaborative environment valuing transparency, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and world-class animation.