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[Remote] Senior ML Engineer, GenAI - Games

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-16

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a leading entertainment company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. They are seeking a Senior ML Engineer to integrate GenAI models into game features, optimizing performance while collaborating with designers to create innovative gameplay mechanics.


Responsibilities

  • Implementation & Integration: Lead the technical integration of GenAI tools and techniques into existing game engines (Unity/Unreal/Proprietary) and development workflows
  • Feature Prototyping: Work directly with designers to build functional, AI-native gameplay mechanics—such as dynamic narrative systems, procedural asset generation, or intelligent NPC behaviors
  • Optimization & Inference: Own the performance side of GenAI. You will optimize model latency and memory footprints to ensure AI features don't compromise game frame rates
  • Pipeline Automation: Develop and maintain "AI superpower" tools for internal teams, such as automated texture generation, level design assistants, or code-completion agents
  • Technical Mentorship: Provide guidance to mid-level and junior engineers on ML best practices, data privacy, and the ethical implementation of AI in creative spaces
  • Bridge Research & Production: Translate complex AI research papers and open-source models into stable, production-ready code that aligns with our player experience goals

Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in the games industry
  • Solid grasp of game loops, memory management, and what it takes to get a feature through a 'Live Ops' cycle
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Machine Learning/GenAI tools/techniques in a product-driven environment
  • Strong proficiency in languages like C++ and C#, with the ability to write clean, maintainable code within a large, complex codebase
  • Experience with model fine-tuning, and managing the end-to-end ML lifecycle (data prep to deployment)
  • Ability to thrive in the 'grey area' of emerging tech and pivot quickly when a specific model or approach doesn't meet the needs of the game design

Benefits

  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • A 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
  • Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off

Company Overview

  • Netflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.netflix.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Netflix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 65 in 2026, 310 in 2025, 309 in 2024, 191 in 2023, 261 in 2022, 268 in 2021, 225 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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