Software Engineer (AI/ML)

Mindstorm Studios is seeking a highly curious and research-oriented AI/ML Engineer to join its Central Tech team. The role involves building and experimenting with AI/ML models for games, designing advanced ML models, analyzing data, and developing tools for game workflow automation. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams on cutting-edge ideas like AI-assisted level generation, content automation, and prototyping intelligent systems to improve the game production pipeline.

Must Have

• Strong CS fundamentals and problem-solving skills
• Good Python skills (mandatory)
• Comfortable exploring research, experimenting, and building prototypes
• Ability or willingness to work with Unity
• Knowledge of deep learning architectures and optimization techniques
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and optimization methods

Good to Have

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or Scikit-learn

Perks & Benefits

• Work alongside the best in the global game industry
• A dynamic and progressive work environment with a flat hierarchy
• 5 weeks of paid vacation annually, along with wedding/paternal leave and paid sick leave
• Provident fund, full healthcare (in-patient & out-patient), fuel allowance, subsidized lunches, fitness allowance, gadget discounts, and yearly bonuses
• Regular HR events, team lunches, movie nights, monthly birthday celebrations, company retreats, and games/sports competitions

About Us

Mindstorm Studios is a pioneer in designing, developing, and marketing top-tier games and interactive entertainment enjoyed by millions globally. Since our founding in 2006, we have consistently delivered high-quality products. As partners with Lion Studios, one of the world’s leading mobile game publishers, our games have been downloaded over 300 million times worldwide, including global hits like Hexa Sort, Super Salon, Flick Pool, and Alliance Wars.

Headquartered in San Francisco with development operations in Lahore, we are always on the lookout for the brightest talents in game development. We aim to empower our team to create world-class, #1 games.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly curious and research-oriented AI/ML Engineer to join our Central Tech team. If you have a solid engineering foundation, love solving difficult problems, and have a strong desire to build and experiment with AI models. You will be collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate, optimize, and deliver scalable AI-driven systems.

You will work on cutting-edge ideas like AI-assisted level generation, content automation, ML-based analysis tools, and prototyping intelligent systems that improve the game production pipeline.

What You’ll Do

• Build and experiment with AI/ML models for games.
• Design and implement advanced ML models and optimization techniques for high performance AI solutions.
• Analyze data, engineer features, and improve model accuracy.
• Develop tools/bots to automate game workflows.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and software engineers.
• Debug and monitor AI systems post-deployment.
• Explore new AI trends and bring innovative ideas to the studio.
• Follow best practices for testing, documentation, and version control.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong CS fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Good Python skills (mandatory).
• Comfortable exploring research, experimenting, and building prototypes.
• Ability or willingness to work with Unity.
• Knowledge of deep learning architectures and optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and optimization methods.
• Good to have: Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or Scikit-learn.

Why You Should Join Us

• Work on exciting AI projects for mobile games
• Freedom to explore, research, and build prototypes
• A collaborative environment where learning is encouraged
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative tools
• A rare chance to work at the intersection of AI + Game Development

What We Offer

• Exposure: Work alongside the best in the global game industry.
• Culture: A dynamic and progressive work environment with a flat hierarchy. You'll take ownership of your goals while receiving full support from your team.
• Time-Off: 5 weeks of paid vacation annually, along with wedding/paternal leave and paid sick leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Provident fund, full healthcare (in-patient & out-patient), fuel allowance, subsidized lunches, fitness allowance, gadget discounts, and yearly bonuses.
• Perks: Regular HR events, team lunches, movie nights, monthly birthday celebrations, company retreats, and games/sports competitions, and much more!

Disclaimer

Mindstorm Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. All hiring, promotion, discipline, and discharge decisions are based on merit, competence, and performance.