Escape Velocity Entertainment

AI Director – Machine Learning

Escape Velocity Entertainment

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PythonPyTorchTensorflow

About the role

  • Oversee ML bot research, development, and implementation.
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities to use generative AI across the production pipeline.
  • Gather AI-related ideas and needs from teams and convert them into actionable plans.
  • Drive execution of approved AI initiatives, prototypes, and workflow improvements.
  • Explore and prototype local models trained on internal data.
  • Develop guidelines and best practices for agentic AI systems (e.g., Windwalk, Antigravity).
  • Educate directors and teams on AI capabilities, limitations, and practical usage.
  • Up to date knowledge with emerging AI models, tools, and industry trends.
  • Understand major AI models and clearly explain their strengths, weaknesses, and applicability

Requirements

  • Previously held an AI/ML Lead/Manager or equivalent position.
  • Solid experience with Python and C++ with strong expertise with ML frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Expertise in AI/ML theory, algorithms, and system design.
  • A collaborative, mentoring-oriented mindset and passion for solving problems.
  • Game development experience is a plus but is not required.
Benefits
  • A generous PTO allowance
  • Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
  • Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
  • Private Mental Health scheme
  • A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
  • Discretionary Studio Bonus
  • Top range tech for your home set up
  • Other benefits based on your region
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonC++PyTorchTensorFlowAI/ML theoryalgorithmssystem designgenerative AIlocal modelsagentic AI systems
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborative mindsetmentoringproblem-solvingengagement with technical audiencesengagement with non-technical audiences