Senior AI Engineer

343 Industries is the developer of the blockbuster Halo series of video games. As part of Xbox Game Studios, the Halo franchise encompasses games, television series, novels, comics, licensed collectibles, apparel and more. We are looking for talented new voices to join our team to build the next generation of games and experiences in our award-winning sci-fi universe. Do you want to closely collaborate with teams to drive inspiring, cohesive gameplay experiences? Are you interested in both celebrating and evolving Halo’s legacy to create a new generation of stories that millions of players love? If so, the Halo team would love to speak with you about becoming our next Senior AI Engineer. 

As a Senior AI engineer, you have an interest in identifying & capitalizing on opportunities afforded by recent industry advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).  By working with key stakeholders across multiple disciplines within 343, and by partnering with teams across Microsoft, you will help build innovative gaming experiences powered by AI, bringing the promise of new technologies to reality.  Roles at our studio are flexible, and you can work from home up to two days a week in this role. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and efficient solutions that leverage generative AI and ML to augment in-game experiences and to improve how we make games. 

• Implementation of AI/ML techniques, such as integrating language models, and building & fine-tuning specialized models. 

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in generative AI and ML technologies and evaluate their potential for application in gaming. 

• Document technical designs, code, and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintainable codebase. 

• Provide guidance and support in technical areas related to generative AI and ML. 

Other

•  Embody our Culture  &  Values 

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience. 

• Practical knowledge of generative AI, model development & integration patterns, and related tools/technologies (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Triton, ONNX, and/or others). 

• A passion for gaming and a desire to push the boundaries of what is possible through the application of emerging technologies. 

Other Requirements: 

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:  Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.  

Preferred: 

• Experience integrating & shipping generative AI technology within consumer or enterprise applications. 

• Experience training models using reinforcement, deep reinforcement, imitation learning, or via other techniques. 

• Knowledge of standard industry game engines, design toolsets, and production pipelines. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, or Python
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience. 

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year.