Senior AI/ML Software Engineer – Xbox Games Technology Group – The Coalition
Job Description
Microsoft's The Coalition studio, known for the acclaimed Gears of War franchise, is seeking a Senior AI/ML Software Engineer to drive innovation in game development through AI and machine learning. This role focuses on productionizing AI/ML projects to enhance operational efficiency and automate workflows within the Xbox Games Technology Group. The position emphasizes implementing and integrating ML models into existing software ecosystems rather than pure research.
The Coalition is tackling critical challenges in modern game development, including optimizing game engines and developing infrastructure for efficient remote and hybrid development. As part of the Xbox Game Studios organization, the team leads engine innovation and develops technical showcase technologies that benefit the broader gaming ecosystem.
The role offers a competitive salary range of CAD $114,400 - $203,900 per year and includes comprehensive benefits such as industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. Working in Vancouver, BC, you'll be part of a hybrid work environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility and minimal travel requirements (0-25%).
As a Senior AI/ML Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for translating ML research into production-ready systems, working with cross-functional teams, and maintaining ML pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering fundamentals combined with practical ML implementation experience, making this an excellent opportunity for those interested in applying AI/ML technologies to advance the gaming industry.
Microsoft offers an inclusive work environment and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, educational resources, savings plans, and generous time off. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their background.
Responsibilities For Senior AI/ML Software Engineer – Xbox Games Technology Group – The Coalition
- Translate ML research and prototypes into robust, maintainable code that integrates with production systems
- Work closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, machine learning engineers and software engineers
- Deploy and maintain ML pipelines, including data engineering, feature engineering, evaluation, and monitoring
- Continuously evaluate and refine models to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
- Ensure reproducibility and reliability through version control, unit/integration testing, and clear documentation
Requirements For Senior AI/ML Software Engineer – Xbox Games Technology Group – The Coalition
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience
- 3 years' experience as a Software Engineer
- 1+ year of experience integrating machine learning libraries or services into production ready systems
- Experience with coding in languages including C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Previous work using generative AI techniques and open-source machine learning models
- Experience working in a cross-functional team including engineering, art and design
- Growth mindset and excellent problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication skills
Benefits For Senior AI/ML Software Engineer – Xbox Games Technology Group – The Coalition
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
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