Senior AI Engineer

Job Description

Scopely is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join our Gen AI team in Bangalore! At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. What You ll Do For this role we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior AI Engineer with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to lead the design and development of intelligent systems powering analytics, automation, and immersive in-game experiences. This role involves prototyping, researching emerging AI methods, and delivering scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly into production pipelines and game technologies. Lead the strategic design, development, and deployment of advanced AI systems for Conversational Analytics, Knowledge Bases, QA Automation, and in-game intelligent experiences Architect and implement scalable AI solutions supporting real-time systems, automation pipelines, and player-facing features Drive innovation in: Designing structured protocols for managing AI model context across diverse applications Creating autonomous agents for decision-making and dynamic interaction Advancing AI-driven character behavior, procedural animation, and 3D content pipelines Collaborate across disciplines to translate high-level goals into robust, AI-powered capabilities Mentor and guide engineers, promote best practices, and contribute to architectural decisions shaping long-term technical direction Present research, insights, and prototypes that influence product vision and accelerate the adoption of emerging AI technologies Lead efforts in AI infrastructure, including model deployment workflows, performance tuning, and system observability in production environments What We re Looking For 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering or a related field, with significant hands-on experience in AI/ML, including 2+ years in a senior role Deep expertise in Python and modern AI frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and performance impacts Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI and designing scalable, high-performance APIs Proven track record in cloud-native development (AWS, GCP or similar) and containerization using Docker/Kubernetes Strong background in software engineering best practices: CI/CD, Git workflows, testing strategies, and production-grade code quality Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and data management with both SQL and NoSQL technologies A strong sense of ownership and product thinking proactively seeking ways to create value and drive impact Excellent problem-solving and system design skills, with a methodical and scalable approach to complex AI challenges Strong communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and influence cross-team decisions Bonus Experience with MLOps, reinforcement learning, computer vision, or game AI development Contributions to open-source AI projects or publications in AI-related domains At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure! About Us Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," Star Trek Fleet Command, Stumble Guys, MARVEL Strike Force, and Yahtzee With Buddies, among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company s World s Most Innovative Companies, Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents. Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy. For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com. Our official website is www.scopely.com. 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