AI Systems Engineer

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., * 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

• 3+ years of backend or fullstack engineering experience
• Proficient in Python and FastAPI
• Strong PostgreSQL experience (schema design, indexing, optimization)
• Experience designing APIs for real-time or player-facing systems
• Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany
• Valid EU work authorization