Remote AI Director, Machine Learning & Innovation

Escapevelocityentertainmentinc; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays closure

Medical & Dental

Mental Health

Wellbeing allowance

Discretionary Studio Bonus

Top range tech for home

Region-based benefits

Job summary

Escape Velocity Entertainment is seeking an experienced AI/ML Director to lead research, development, and prototyping of AI/ML solutions across our studio. You will shape strategy, oversee ML initiatives, and translate ideas into actionable plans that enhance gameplay and production workflows.

The role requires prior AI/ML leadership, strong Python and C++ skills, expertise in PyTorch and TensorFlow, and the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous AI/ML Lead/Manager or equivalent position.
• Strong communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in AI/ML theory, algorithms, and system design.
• Collaborative, mentoring-oriented mindset and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ML bot research, development, and implementation.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to use generative AI across the production pipeline.
• Gather AI-related ideas and needs from teams and convert them into actionable plans.
• Drive execution of approved AI initiatives, prototypes, and workflow improvements.
• Explore and prototype local models trained on internal data.
• Develop guidelines and best practices for agentic AI systems.
• Educate directors and teams on AI capabilities, limitations, and practical usage.
• Stay up to date with emerging AI models, tools, and industry trends.
• Understand major AI models and clearly explain their strengths, weaknesses, and applicability

Skills

AI leadership

Python

C++

Communication

AI theory

System design

Mentoring

Game dev

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Escape Velocity Entertainment is seeking an experienced AI/ML Director to lead research, development, and prototyping of AI/ML solutions across our studio. You will shape strategy, oversee ML initiatives, and translate ideas into actionable plans that enhance gameplay and production workflows.

The role requires prior AI/ML leadership, strong Python and C++ skills, expertise in PyTorch and TensorFlow, and the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.