Senior Game Engineer, Gen AI – Games

Netflix

. Work with Game Designers to prototype and ship AI-augmented gameplay .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $315,000 - $535,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in game development with a focus on AI integration, including Generative AI features and real-time systems. Proficient in C++ or C# and Python, with a strong understanding of game architecture and player experience enhancement.

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Game Development ExperienceGenerative AI ImplementationC++ or C# ProficiencyAI Behavior Trees KnowledgeLLMs or Diffusion Models Expertise

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Hard Skills

Game ArchitectureReal-Time SystemsC++ ProgrammingC# ProgrammingPython ScriptingAI Behavior TreesGenerative AI FeaturesDebugging Complex InteractionsUX Logic DevelopmentLevel Blocking

Soft Skills

Innovative Design ThinkingCollaboration with Game Designers

Tools & Technologies

UnityUnreal EngineAI ToolsNarrative EnginesWorld-Building Tools

Industry Keywords

AI-Augmented GameplayPlayer ExperienceGameplay IterationGame BalancePlayer Journey

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonUnityUnreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Game Designers to prototype and ship AI-augmented gameplay
Implement Generative AI features that enhance player experience
Architect GenAI integration with AI behavior trees, narrative engines, and world-building tools
Develop guardrails and UX logic between AI outputs and players
Accelerate gameplay iteration through internal GenAI tools for level blocking, asset variation, and playtesting
Debug complex interactions between AI systems and deterministic game logic
Maintain live game environment stability

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in game development
Deep understanding of game architecture, player controllers, and real-time systems
Proven experience using LLMs or Diffusion models to solve specific product problems
Ability to prompt, fine-tune, and chain models to get predictable results
Understanding of how AI personality or generation parameters affect game balance and the overall player journey
Expert-level C++ or C# (Unity/Unreal)
Grasp of Python for tooling and data pipelines
Excitement for innovative design challenges and GenAI-enabled gameplay

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans
Mental Health support
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off