Manager, Data Scientist

Razer (Asia-Pacific) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Razer (Asia-Pacific) Pte Ltd is seeking a senior AI leader to develop intelligent autonomous systems for gaming. You will lead a team focused on reinforcement learning, agent-based models, and scalable gameplay agents that adapt across engines and genres.

You will collaborate with AI engineers, game developers, and software engineers to deliver robust, production-ready AI across diverse gaming environments. Leadership, strong Python, and knowledge of RL methods are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field required.
• 3+ years of applied reinforcement learning or intelligent autonomous systems leadership.
• Strong Python proficiency; C++/Rust is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team developing intelligent gameplay agents and autonomous systems.
• Define the technical roadmap for agent-based intelligence across multiple engines and genres.
• Drive RL, imitation learning, planning, and hybrid approaches for robust agents.
• Ensure scalable, production-ready AI systems and effective evaluation frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy and scale agents in production pipelines.
• Promote experiment tracking, reproducibility, and large-scale training workflows.
• Communicate progress and long-term strategy to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Python

RL/agent AI

OpenAI Gym

Unity/Unreal

C++/Rust

Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in CS/AI

3+ years RL/AI leadership

Tools

RabbitMQ

gRPC

REST APIs

Job description

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities : This role will focus on leading the development of intelligent autonomous systems for game developers and players. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in reinforcement learning (RL) and agent-based modeling, along with the ability to apply a broad range of AI techniques to build robust gameplay agents and adaptive in-game behaviors. This role involves working closely with AI engineers, game developers, and software engineers to deliver scalable, production-ready intelligent systems that enhance exploration, automation, and fast iteration across diverse gaming environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team developing intelligent gameplay agents and autonomous systems for in-house AI services.
• Define the technical roadmap for agent-based intelligence, supporting multiple game engines, genres, and gameplay objectives.
• Drive research and development across reinforcement learning, imitation learning, planning, and hybrid approaches as needed.
• Ensure agent solutions are robust, generalizable, and scalable across diverse game mechanics and player behaviors.
• Establish evaluation frameworks and success metrics for autonomy, task success, stability, and real-world performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support deployment, integration, and scaling of intelligent agents into production pipelines.
• Promote best practices in experiment tracking, reproducibility, and large-scale training workflows.
• Communicate technical progress, trade-offs, and long-term strategy effectively to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Stay updated with advancements in intelligent systems, including multi-agent learning, agentic AI, and adaptive decision-making.

Pre-Requisites : Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or mentoring teams building autonomous agents or applied AI systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python; experience with C++ or Rust is a plus.
• Strong foundation in reinforcement learning methods (policy-based, value-based, actor-critic) and agent training workflows.
• Familiarity with simulation environments and game engines (e.g., OpenAI Gym, Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Experience scaling experimentation, training pipelines, and evaluation processes for agent-based systems.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills in complex AI systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with multi-agent systems, self-play, adversarial training, or population-based methods.
• Exposure to imitation learning, offline RL, planning-based agents, or hybrid autonomy approaches.
• Experience integrating agent services via APIs, RabbitMQ, gRPC, or REST-based microservices.
• Familiarity with experiment management, reproducibility tooling, and evaluation automation.
• Background in gaming AI, robotics, simulation, or control systems is a plus.

Education & Experience

Master’s or PhD in a relevant field (Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, etc.). 3+ years of applied experience in reinforcement learning, agent-based AI, or intelligent autonomous systems, including demonstrated leadership responsibilities (academic or industry).

Travel Requirements

Role based in Singapore office, with occasional travel (up to 1 trip per year) for conferences, research collaborations, or business meetings.

Razer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, better products, and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee across all the countries we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under local laws. Where needed, we provide reasonable accommodations - including for disability or religious practices - to ensure every team member can perform and contribute at their best.

Are you game? At Razer, you’ll be at the forefront of the most exciting industry in the world: gaming. As gaming evolves, so does the ecosystem that powers it: hardware, software and services. Guided by our mission “For Gamers. By Gamers.”, we create cutting-edge products and experiences that define the ultimate gameplay. Staying true to our mission, we’re relentlessly pushing boundaries and leading the charge in AI for gaming, shaping the future of the industry. At Razer, you won’t just witness this evolution; you’ll help drive it.

Joining Razer means being part of a global mission to bring gamers closer to the games they love. Whether you’re crafting the next generation of gaming gear or powering our global operations behind the scenes, you’ll take on meaningful work in a truly international, cross-cultural environment. The journey toward Being Phenomenal isn’t always easy, but gamers excel through teamwork, grit, and problem-solving. Our people are what make Razer exceptional. Together, we’ll take Razer to even greater heights.

Razer is proud to be certified a Great Place to Work® in both the United States and Singapore, and recognized as a Singapore Top Employer by the Top Employer Institute, reflecting our commitment to making your journey here a rewarding one.

Equal Opportunity Employer At Razer, we believe diverse teams build better ideas and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws of the countries we operate in. We also provide reasonable accommodations where needed — including for disability or religious practices — so every team member can perform and contribute at their best.