Absurdventures

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Location
Santa Monica
Posted
Aug 6, 2026
Last seen
Aug 7, 2026

About the role

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to help shape the future of content systems and real-time gameplay using cutting-edge machine learning techniques. As Senior Machine Learning Engineer , you will work alongside gameplay engineers, producers, designers, and artists to integrate intelligent, adaptive systems for our toolchain and in the realtime game. You will be a key player in evolving how our games are built and experienced.

Core Responsibilities

  • Work with team leads to develop and implement a machine learning (ML) strategy to maximize the potential to enhance our workflow and game systems. Educate the team on what is possible with ML.
  • Design and deploy LLM techniques, including agentic workflow and toolchain enhancements.
  • Build pipelines that train on gameplay data and deploy models optimized for real-time inference. Research and implement on-device small language and other local models for scalable incorporation of ML features in the live game experience.
  • Partner with design and gameplay teams to prototype and test ML-powered features such as smart NPC behaviors, simulation approximation and dynamic adaptive environments.
  • Analyze gameplay telemetry to train models that enhance engagement, retention, and personalization.
  • Develop internal tools using ML to streamline workflows for production, art, animation, or audio pipelines within Unreal Engine.
  • Stay current with ML and real-time AI trends and ensure performance scalability across platforms.
  • Mentor other engineers and promote best practices in integrating ML techniques.

Core Qualifications

  • 5+ years of machine learning experience, with at least 2 years integrating models into real-time or interactive environments.
  • Strong C++ programming experience .
  • Proficient in Python and ML libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Familiarity with training and deploying models for real-time inference with GPU/CPU constraints in mind.
  • Understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and generative models.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.

Plus If

  • Experience with the Unreal Engine toolset (Blueprints, plugins, editor scripting, etc.).
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