Senior Software Engineer, Amazon Games AI Research

Amazon; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Game Developer specializing in AI/ML, where you'll play a crucial role in creating innovative gaming experiences. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development. You'll implement advanced AI systems and tools, ensuring ethical and responsible use while enhancing gameplay. If you are passionate about gaming and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and be part of an exciting journey in the gaming ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development and 5+ years in the games industry.
• Experience leading design and architecture of systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement AI and ML libraries for game development.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver required features.

Skills

C++

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Game Development

Unity

Unreal Engine

Cloud Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

CryEngine

Lumberyard

Job description

Amazon Games is seeking a highly effective Senior Game Developer - AI/ML to build and integrate innovative AI systems and tools into our game pipelines and customer experiences. Our mission to be the most customer obsessed video game company requires exploration into these cutting-edge tools to improve the quality and quantity of fun gameplay for our players; while ensuring their ethical and responsible implementation.

At Amazon Games, our ambition is to create bold new experiences that foster community in and around our games. Our team of game industry veterans develops AAA multiplayer games and original IPs, with teams in Seattle, Orange County, San Diego, Montreal, and Bucharest. Amazon Games, through its Studios, Publishing, and Prime Gaming divisions collaborating with external partners, aims to develop, publish, and deliver compelling AAA games and content experiences for gamers to discover.

Key job responsibilities

1. Implement libraries and middleware for advanced ML and AI use cases using a combination of cloud services and embedded models provided by our scientists.
2. Collaborate with game teams—directly embedding when required—to deliver the generative AI & ML features their game designs require.

A day in the life

1. You thrive in a collaborative environment where your decisions have significant impact and influence.
2. You are passionate about building game experiences that delight players.
3. You deliver great workflows, tools, and game innovations to your fellow developers and constantly seek improvement.
4. You want to be part of something exciting and unique in the gaming ecosystem.

About the team

The Amazon Games Studio AI Research team focuses on artificial intelligence innovation in gaming. Our highly skilled, multi-discipline team works across Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Generative AI to reimagine game development. We work closely with first-party game developers and partner studios to bring creative visions to life. Our mission is to use AI responsibly to transform gameplay experiences, enrich narratives, and provide creators with practical tools to optimize their production pipelines.

Basic Qualifications

1. 8+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
2. 5+ years of Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops) experience
3. 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
4. 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
5. Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
6. Experience with Unity, Unreal, CryEngine, Lumberyard or proprietary 3D game engine, or industry-equivalent technology (3D animation, simulation, etc)
7. Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
8. Proficiency in C++

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) and integrating them into game engines
2. Experience with RL, DRL, and distributed ML architectures
3. Experience with designing and deploying services and products that leverage generative AI models
4. Experience with cloud-based AI services and their integration into game systems

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.