Senior Software Engineer / Los Angeles / Machine Learning / Gameplay AI

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Machine Learning to join their remote ML engineering team. The role focuses on building systems that enhance gameplay through AI features. Responsibilities include developing ML pipelines and collaborating across disciplines. Candidates should have a strong background in ML systems and a degree in Computer Science. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience delivering ML systems in production.
• Proficiency in Python, experience with C++, Java, or C#.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and data-driven system design.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Development (ML pipelines, RL policies, infrastructure).
• Mentorship and Technical Guidance.
• Team Collaboration and Feature Integration.

Skills

ML systems in production

Infrastructure and MLOps

Python

C++ or Java or C#

SQL

Large systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A leading interactive entertainment company is hiring a Senior Software Engineer – Machine Learning on a contract basis. This is a remote opportunity to join a specialized ML engineering team focused on building large-scale systems that enhance competitive gameplay experiences through AI-driven features. You’ll be working on a high-profile title in development, contributing to the design and deployment of ML pipelines, reinforcement learning policies, and scalable infrastructure. The goal is to create intelligent game scenarios that support player growth, challenge skill levels, and elevate the overall experience. This is a hands-on role with strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and research.

Contract duration: 12 months

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-3 years of professional experience delivering ML systems in production
• Strong background in infrastructure and MLOps
• Proficiency in Python, plus experience with C++, Java, or C#
• Hands-on experience with SQL and data-driven system design
• Proven ability to work on large, complex systems at scale
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in gaming or a strong personal interest in games
• Familiarity with reinforcement learning concepts
• Experience working with LLM systems
• Exposure to Unreal Engine development (a plus)
• Strong collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 70% ML Systems Architecture, Pipeline Development, and Infrastructure
• 30% Collaboration with Game Engineers, Researchers, and Product Teams

Daily Responsibilities

• Hands-On Development (ML pipelines, RL policies, infrastructure)
• Mentorship and Technical Guidance
• Team Collaboration and Feature Integration

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.