Forward Deployed Engineer - Japan

4 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Artificial Intelligence

Job Summary

Job Description

Inworld is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work closely with partners in Japan, building AI-driven characters in virtual worlds. 3+ years of technical experience as a software engineer/game developer, exceptional problem-solving skills, and fluency in Korean and English are essential.
Must have:
  • Software Engineer
  • Game Developer
  • Korean & English
  • Problem Solving
Good to have:
  • AI Character
  • LLM Prompt
  • Product Intuition
  • Partner Experience
Perks:
  • Top Tier Investors
  • Cutting Edge AI

Job Details

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Why Join Inworld

Inworld is the best-funded startup in AI and games with a $500 million valuation and backing from top tier investors like Intel, Microsoft, Lightspeed, Bitkraft, Founders Fund, Kleiner Perkins, and more. Inworld was recognized by CB Insights as one of the 100 most promising AI companies in the world and was nominated alongside Anthropic, DeepMind, OpenAI and Nvidia for Generative AI Innovator of the Year at the VentureBeat Awards 2023.

Inworld is the leading AI engine for games, enabling developers to build groundbreaking game mechanics, dynamic NPCs and worlds that evolve with each action. 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. 

Your Impact

Help shape the future of AI by developing and executing on the vision for AI-driven characters in virtual worlds. In this unique role as a forward deployed engineer, you will work closely with high profile partners to define, deploy and launch groundbreaking immersive experiences. 

This is an opportunity to build 0 to 1 product experiences at the intersection of many of today’s most transformative technologies. Work alongside top AI/ML engineering and product leaders to define requirements, collaborate with partners, solve technical challenges and launch our products. 

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree or higher in Computer Science or Engineering
  • 3+ years of technical experience as a software engineer / game developer
  • Exceptional product intuition, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Korean and English
  • Experience working with strategic partners and presenting to executives
  • Passionate about learning and applying cutting edge AI research
  • Understanding and experience with LLM prompt engineering
  • Hacker mindset and ability to think outside the box

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with our Product + Partnerships teams to ensure that critical partner projects are successful
  • Solve deeply technical challenges related to AI character interactions and behaviors
  • Work closely with C-level executives and industry leaders to understand business and product needs and translate them into clear product requirements for our platform and characters
  • Translate partners’ feedback and requests into product requirements and roadmap, driving prioritization and pre- and post-launch execution
  • Develop vision and prototype/pilot versions of next generation immersive experiences

Remote location: Japan.

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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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