Staff Game Engineer

Sony; Mountain Iron (MN); Remote; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization is seeking an AI Integration Engineer to build and support AI research applications for games. This remote role involves integrating AI agents, developing tools for debugging, and collaborating with the research team. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in programming and game engines. The position offers a competitive salary between $190,000 to $215,000 plus annual bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance and student loan programs

Flexible work arrangements

Annual incentive bonus

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in the field required.
• Passion for making reliable, easy-to-use tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI agents with games.
• Build tools for debugging and improving agents.
• Support research experiments and analysis.
• Debug and fix performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Game engine experience (UE, Unity)

Python programming

C++ programming

System design and architecture

Communication skills

Reliability and usability of tools

Education

Bachelor's in computer science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

JAX

PyTorch

Job description

Overview

Sony AI America, a branch of Sony AI, is a remotely distributed organization across the U.S. and Canada. Sony AI pursues the mission to use AI to unleash human creativity and works with Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., and Sony Music Entertainment. With Sony devices, entertainment content, and PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers entertainment experiences to a wide audience. More information: https://ai.sony/

Position Summary

Sony AI America (SAIA) is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven AI Integration engineer with expertise in building and supporting AI research applications on games. The successful candidate will build reusable AI infrastructure, integrate AI research with games, and orchestrate cloud infrastructure to support large-scale machine learning in challenging domains like video games. Sony AI America is a remote-work organization – location is flexible.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI agents with games
• Build tools for debugging and improving agents
• Support research experiments and analysis
• Proactively seek out engineering requirements of the research team
• Debug and fix performance bottlenecks
• Develop and maintain CI/CD best practices and continue to improve team processes
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent experience in computer science, software engineering, or related fields
• Experience with game engines such as UE, Unity, or other engines
• Experience with system design and architecture
• Experience with programming in Python and C++
• Passion for making reliable, easy-to-use tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills including the ability to articulate to both technical and non-technical audiences
• 12+ years of experience in the field

Bonus points for

• Knowledge of TensorFlow, JAX, PyTorch, and similar tools
• Knowledge of machine learning and reinforcement learning
• Experience with programming in Rust
• Experience with distributed computing, high performance computing, and/or hardware acceleration

Apply and similar openings

For more information and to apply for similar job openings in Japan or Europe, visit https://ai.sony

Benefits and Programs

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Sony offers an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Sony is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience aligned with its purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.”

Benefits

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program for physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with options for spouses/domestic partners and dependents, including Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance for employees and optional coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• P aid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid schedules
• Time off including vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays, and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• Employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products for employees
• Employee stock purchase plan with company-covered commissions and fees for Sony stock purchases via after-tax payroll deductions
• Annual incentive bonus

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $190,000 to $215,000. There is also an annual bonus target of 30%. The actual offer depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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