Software Engineer (ML/Game Development)

GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. • Torrance, CA

1d • $75,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing, finetuning, and shipping machine learning and generative AI features for our new, internally developed game, as well as general debugging and troubleshooting. You will work at the intersection of applied ML and game development.

Requirements

• 4 years experience in programing, professionally or in school is a plus.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience finetuning or deploying ML models. Whether through professional work, personal projects, or self-directed experimentation. We're looking for hands-on ML experience outside of coursework.
• Solid general programming proficiency (any language); comfortable working in a production codebase.
• Strong communication skills.
• Desire to learn and to grow, including into the game-development side.
• Ability to work in small, agile team environments.
• Passion for narrative games

Nice To Haves

• B.S. or equivalent in Computer Science is preferred.
• C++ and game-engine experience (Unreal) is a huge plus
• No specific stack required — we care more about what you have built than which tools you used.
• Experience deploying models for low-latency, real-time inference is a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D graphics, shaders, or GPU programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug ML/AI-driven features for our internally developed game, with a focus on LLM-powered NPC dialogue and model infrastructure.
• Finetune, evaluate, and optimize models for in-game use, balancing quality against latency, memory, and cost.
• Build and maintain inference systems and data pipelines that integrate cleanly with the game engine and runtime.
• Contribute to gameplay features and general game code alongside your ML work. This is a hands-on role on both sides.
• Ship other generative AI features as the game evolves.
• Discuss, design, and plan AI features with artists, game designers, and gameplay engineers.
• Test prototypes of future titles and AI systems to provide constructive feedback.
• Attend industry conventions and live events as needed.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid insurances: Health Insurance (PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision), Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive paid time off: Vacation, Personal time, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Winter Breaks.
• An incentive may be provided based on business performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree