Staff Software Engineer, Engine & Tools (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer, Engine & Tools (AI/ML): Designing and implementing AI/ML driven tools and features for an unpublished R&D product with an accent on developer efficiency and tools ecosystem. Focus on architecting foundational AI-powered solutions, integrating ML systems into production game development, and mentoring engineers to scale the team.

Location: Based in Sydney, Australia

Company

A global leader in game development known for creating highly competitive and player-focused gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Conceptualize and implement AI-powered workflow enhancements for designers, artists, and engineers.
• Define the future vision and strategy for AI-based developer tooling and workflows.
• Architect and implement the foundational elements of the game's tools ecosystem.
• Lead the application of AI/ML systems to solve complex developer and player-facing problems.
• Mentor engineers across multiple levels and establish best practices for tools architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope, architect, and test ML-based solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering shipped products at scale.
• 3+ years of experience with game development tools and C++.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine and experience with production-ready AI/ML systems.
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Must be based in Sydney, Australia.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders through strong communication skills.

Nice to have

• Applied knowledge of reinforcement learning, imitation learning, LLMs, or multi-agent systems.
• Experience with modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or pandas.
• Deep knowledge of AAA game tooling and its integration with client and backend systems.
• Experience developing AI/ML content tools for art pipelines like Maya or Blender.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical insurance covering employees and their dependents.
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers.
• Wellness fund and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and development opportunities, including a play fund for community research.