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Backend Engineer - AI Systems

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AI Summary

Design and build backend systems for intelligent NPC interactions and game-integrated language models. Collaborate with gameplay and narrative teams for seamless API integration. Requires 3+ years of experience in backend or fullstack engineering with proficiency in Python and FastAPI.

Key Highlights
Design and build FastAPI backend for game-integrated AI systems
Collaborate with gameplay and narrative teams for seamless API integration
Work on an ambitious AAA title with a dynamic team
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain FastAPI backend for game-integrated AI systems
Structure PostgreSQL databases for player memory, NPC context, and world data
Own Docker-based deployment and CI/CD pipelines for internal and live systems
Collaborate with gameplay and narrative teams for seamless API/game integration
Build developer tools to simulate, test, and debug prompt flows and AI behaviors
Monitor, scale, and improve platform performance and reliability
Contribute to core gameplay systems shaping immersive storytelling
Technical Skills Required
Python FastAPI PostgreSQL
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and benefits
Relocation assistance
Free beverages and regular team activities

Job Description


Why us?

  • Work from our studio in the heart of Munich, alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.
  • Free beverages, regular team activities, and a creative, collaborative environment.
  • Shape a blockbuster AAA title from the ground up.

Your Role

Design and build the backend systems that power intelligent NPC interactions, game-integrated language models, and narrative-aware behavior. The position involves developing FastAPI services, managing data pipelines and deployment workflows, and connecting backend systems to gameplay in Unreal Engine 5. This role combines backend engineering with AI systems work across infrastructure, tool design, and real-time gameplay integration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain FastAPI backend for game-integrated AI systems
  • Structure PostgreSQL databases for player memory, NPC context, and world data
  • Own Docker-based deployment and CI/CD pipelines for internal and live systems
  • Collaborate with gameplay and narrative teams for seamless API/game integration
  • Build developer tools to simulate, test, and debug prompt flows and AI behaviors
  • Monitor, scale, and improve platform performance and reliability
  • Contribute to core gameplay systems shaping immersive storytelling

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in backend or fullstack engineering
  • Proficient in Python and FastAPI
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL (schema design, indexing, optimization)
  • Proven DevOps skills: Docker, CI/CD, and continuous deployment
  • Experience designing APIs for real-time or player-facing systems
  • Product mindset and ability to collaborate across design, engineering, and narrative

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work on an ambitious AAA title.
  • A dynamic, fast-moving work environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.
  • A central Munich location.

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