Staff C++ Engineer

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Game Engine • Artificial Intelligence • Game AI • $150,000 PA - $270,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Inworld seeks experienced C++ developers (7+ years) to work on AI-related projects, integrating Inworld AI technologies into games. The role requires strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented programming. Proficiency with C++ build systems like CMake is essential. Responsibilities include developing and implementing AI features within game environments, optimizing performance, and collaborating with a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience with game engines (Unreal or Unity), cross-platform development (Android/iOS/Consoles), and deploying AI models on devices and in the cloud.
Must have:
  • 7+ years C++ experience
  • Senior Software Engineering role experience
  • Strong data structures & algorithms knowledge
  • Proficiency with CMake
Good to have:
  • Game engine (Unreal/Unity) familiarity
  • Cross-platform development (Android/iOS/Consoles)
  • AI model deployment (on-device/cloud)
  • SDK/tool development experience
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

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Why Join Inworld

Inworld is the leading provider of AI technology for real-time interactive experiences, with a $500 million valuation and backing from top tier investors including Intel Capital, Microsoft’s M12 fund, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Section 32, BITKRAFT Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, and First Spark Ventures.

Inworld provides the market’s best framework for building production ready interactive experiences, coupled with dedicated services to optimize specific stages of development – from design and development, to ML pipeline optimization and custom compute infrastructure. We help developers bring their AI engines in-house with a framework optimized for real-time data ingestion, low latency, and massive scale. Inworld powers experiences built by Ubisoft, NVIDIA, Niantic, NetEase Games and LG, among others, and has partnerships with key industry players such as Microsoft Xbox, Epic Games, and Unity. 

Inworld was recognized by CB Insights as one of the 100 most promising AI companies in the world in 2024 and was named among LinkedIn's Top Startups of 2024 in the USA.

About the Role

We are looking for C++ developers who can work on AI related projects to bring Inworld AI technologies into games.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience working on C++ related projects.
  • Experience working in senior level role on Software Engineering projects.
  • Strong fundamentals in the data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented programming.
  • Proficiency with C++ build systems like CMake.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with game engines like Unreal or Unity.
  • Building software across multiple platforms: Android/IOS/Consoles.
  • Experience running AI models on device and cloud.
  • Experience developing SDKs or tools.

In-office location: Mountain View, California, United States.

The United States base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $270,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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About The Company

Inworld powers AI-driven gameplay for video games and immersive experiences. 


Whether you’re looking to unlock novel gameplay, create content at scale, improve player immersion, or future proof your AI infrastructure, Inworld helps uplevel your game development with AI.


Inworld has worked with Xbox, Ubisoft, NVIDIA, NetEase Games, Niantic, LG UPlus, Alpine Electronics, and indie game developers to create AI-driven experiences. We’re backed by top-tier investors including Section 32, Intel Capital, Microsoft’s M12 fund, BITKRAFT Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund,and First Spark Ventures. 


The Inworld product suite includes: 


Inworld Engine powers real-time experiences with groundbreaking game mechanics, dynamic NPCs, and worlds that evolve with each action. AI NPCs can learn and adapt, deliver nuanced performances, perceive the world around them, and autonomously initiate actions based on players' decisions. 


Inworld Studio consists of a suite of tools that enhance game design. Using AI to streamline workflows, the Studio enables developers to workshop, draft, and outline storylines, narratives, dialogue, quests, and more.  


Inworld Core is our custom solution for future-proof AI infrastructure, including custom models, training, serving and security.

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