Job Description
Our partner is hiring professionals with advanced expertise in video game design, development, and analysis. This full-time opportunity invites creative game designers and developers to help train and refine AI systems capable of understanding and generating high-quality video games. As an AI Tutor – Video Game Specialist, you will contribute to building AI that can design, test, and improve engaging, innovative, and interactive gaming experiences.
You will play a key role in shaping how AI models understand game mechanics, storytelling, and player experience. By providing detailed annotations, evaluations, and creative input, you’ll ensure that AI-generated games achieve depth, balance, and playability.
Key Responsibilities
- Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate gaming data, including mechanics, storylines, and design elements
- Provide high-quality feedback on gameplay, creativity, and overall user experience
- Collaborate with technical teams to design annotation workflows that improve AI game generation
- Analyze and critique AI-generated games for functionality, balance, and innovation
- Reference game development trends, tools, and best practices for accurate annotations
- Test and iterate on AI-generated content to enhance model understanding of player engagement
Ideal Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, Interactive Media, or a related field
- Proven experience in game design or development, preferably within the indie game space, supported by a strong portfolio
- Strong ability to evaluate game quality, including gameplay, storytelling, and mechanics
- Experience playtesting or iterating on game prototypes to refine creativity and functionality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and creative judgment
- Passion for the evolution of AI in game design and interactive entertainment
Preferred Background
- Experience in AI-assisted game development, playtesting, or working with indie game studios
- Extensive gaming experience and deep familiarity with different genres, platforms, and player communities
Work Environment
- Based in Palo Alto, CA (in-office, 5 days per week) or fully remote with strong self-management skills
- U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois
- Typical hours: 9:00am–5:30pm PST during training, then aligned with your local timezone
- Remote workers must use a personal computer that meets one of the following requirements: a Chromebook, a Mac running macOS 11 or newer, or a Windows PC running Windows 10 or newer
- Reliable smartphone access is required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location
- For international candidates, compensation ranges are available upon request
- Access to medical benefits, subject to your country of residence
- Supportive, creative environment focused on advancing AI and video game innovation
Application Process
- Submit your resume
- Complete a 20-minute introductory interview
- Selected candidates will move on to a focused game design and evaluation exercise
- Finalists will participate in a team discussion and review of their expertise
- The full process typically concludes within one week
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