AI Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

Why us?

• Work from our studio in the heart of Munich, alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.
• Free beverages, regular team activities, and a creative, collaborative environment.
• Shape a blockbuster AAA title from the ground up.

Your Role

Design and build the backend systems that power intelligent NPC interactions, game-integrated language models, and narrative-aware behavior. The position involves developing FastAPI services, managing data pipelines and deployment workflows, and connecting backend systems to gameplay in Unreal Engine 5. This role combines backend engineering with AI systems work across infrastructure, tool design, and real-time gameplay integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain FastAPI backend for game-integrated AI systems
• Structure PostgreSQL databases for player memory, NPC context, and world data
• Own Docker-based deployment and CI/CD pipelines for internal and live systems
• Collaborate with gameplay and narrative teams for seamless API/game integration
• Build developer tools to simulate, test, and debug prompt flows and AI behaviors
• Monitor, scale, and improve platform performance and reliability
• Contribute to core gameplay systems shaping immersive storytelling

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in backend or fullstack engineering
• Proficient in Python and FastAPI
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL (schema design, indexing, optimization)
• Proven DevOps skills: Docker, CI/CD, and continuous deployment
• Experience designing APIs for real-time or player-facing systems
• Product mindset and ability to collaborate across design, engineering, and narrative

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on an ambitious AAA title.
• A dynamic, fast-moving work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.
• A central Munich location.