Unity South APAC (SEA, ANZ, IND Subcont.) · 16 hours ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, AI Authoring
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $289K/yr
5+ years expUnity is shaping the future of real-time 3D development by enabling creators to harness intelligent, autonomous systems. They are seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of foundational AI systems within the Unity engine, focusing on creating smarter in-game agents and simulations.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and scale AI agents that assist in generating game code and executing goal-directed behaviors
Define orchestration logic for single- and multi-agent systems
Develop reusable agentic frameworks - planning modules, memory systems, or policy adaptation layers - for creator extensibility
Lead high-impact initiatives, including hierarchical reinforcement learning for scalable behaviors, AI planning and goal inference frameworks for NPCs and simulations, and agent memory and world modeling systems for persistent, believable behavior
Collaborate across internal and external teams to unlock innovative use cases in gaming, simulation, and interactive storytelling
Contribute to the long-term vision and roadmap for Unity’s agentic AI offerings, ensuring modularity, usability, and performance across platforms
Establish and champion best practices for model quality, simulation-based evaluation, and ML/AI safety within real-time systems
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on experience developing ML systems in production, ideally within real-time or interactive environments
Experience with multi-agent systems, orchestration, or AI tool integration
Strong background in one or more of the following: LLM, reinforcement learning, decision-making under uncertainty, AI planning, or multi-agent systems
Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Go, Java) and familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Strong system design skills and the ability to architect performant, scalable ML systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including engine developers, designers, and product managers
Preferred
Familiarity with game development workflows
Publications or open-source contributions in reinforcement learning, agent-based modeling, or related areas
Experience with behavior trees, utility AI, or hierarchical task planning
Passion for the gaming industry and AI applications in games
Benefits
A wide range of benefits designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance
Company
Unity South APAC (SEA, ANZ, IND Subcont.)
Unity (NYSE: U) is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating real-time 3D (RT3D) content.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase