Software Engineering Manager, AI/ML - VALORANT
Core
Lead AI development for the world's largest competitive tactical shooter by guiding a team of engineers building systems, behaviors, and machine-learning-driven capabilities.
Role type
Senior IC Engineering Manager (AI/ML)
Builds
AI systems, behaviors, and ML capabilities for VALORANT
Domain
Competitive tactical shooter game development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Hands-on software engineering, engineering team leadership, game engine development (Unreal/Unity), game AI technologies, machine learning technologies, C++ programming, large-scale game codebase experience
Preferred skills
Console platform development (Xbox/PlayStation), Agile processes, continuous delivery
Technologies
Unreal, Unity, C++, behavior trees, perception systems
Responsibilities
Manage a group of 4-8 engineers providing feedback and performance management; Develop and communicate the technical vision for the team; Advocate for players and internal customers when deciding what to build; Serve as a technical backstop by contributing to code and reviewing designs; Foster a collaborative environment for the development team; Resolve conflict and respond to emergent issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
