AI Game Developer (Designer, Artist, Or Engineer)
Culver, CA - USA
Job Summary
Get excited to join Scopelys AI-native incubation team which is focused on discovering the next generation of mobile games. This role can be remote in the US or hybrid in Culver City LA.
Rather than spending years developing a single title we believe one of the most effective ways to find great games is to rapidly transform ideas into playable experiences launch them to real players and learn from live market feedback.
Were pioneering a new approach to game creationone in which AI enables creators to work across traditional discipline boundaries take greater ownership of ideas from concept through launch and bring more great games to players.
If youre passionate for rapid experimentation enjoy navigating ambiguity and love bringing ideas to life youll feel at home on this team.
We dont organize our work strictly around traditional disciplines. We believe AI enables skilled creators to contribute to more of the game development process than ever before. Whether your background is in engineering design art or another discipline were looking for people who are excited to work across boundaries develop new skills and use AI to turn ideas into playable games.
As an AI Game Developer youll:
- Own game ideas from concept through launch helping to generate concepts and shape mechanics player experiences and creative direction.
- Rapidly transform concepts into playable prototypes using AI-native workflows modern game engines and development tools.
- Use AI to accelerate programming design art content creation testing and production.
- Design internal tools automations and agentic workflows that increase team velocity and unlock new creative possibilities.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and experiment with new applications in game development.
- Collaborate across disciplines to rapidly iterate on gameplay features and player experiences.
- Launch prototypes to real players analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback and use those insights to guide future iterations.
- Balance speed and quality by making thoughtful trade-offs that maximize learning.
- Help define AI development practices that can scale across Scopely.
- Challenge traditional game development workflows and help pioneer new approaches to creating games.
- Strong expertise in at least one game development discipline such as engineering game design art technical art or UX.
- Enthusiasm for using AI to expand beyond your primary discipline and broaden your capabilities as a game creator.
- Experience incorporating AI into creative or development workflows.
- A preference for building testing and learning rather than relying on lengthy planning cycles.
- Curiosity and adaptability with an interest in learning new tools and techniques as the AI landscape evolves.
- Strong product instincts and an understanding of what makes games engaging.
- The ability to work effectively through ambiguity rapid iteration and changes in direction informed by player feedback.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
For candidates in CA CO NJ NY and WA the annual salary range is provided addition to base pay employees may be eligible for equity bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits retirement benefits pet insurance paid holidays paid Scopely free days and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience.
CA CO NJ NY and WA Annual Salary Range
$169600 - $253000 USD
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company home to many of the worlds most beloved and enduring experiences including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time MONOPOLY GO! and Pokémon GO along with Stumble Guys Star Trek Fleet Command MARVEL Strike Force WWE Champions the Scrabble franchise Yahtzee With Buddies and many others. Across mobile web PC and console Scopely creates develops publishes and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011 Scopely is powered by its exceptional team including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe a distinctive tenet-driven culture and its proprietary technology platform Playgami. Together these strengths have fueled Scopelys position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like MONOPOLY GO! from the ground up or expanding through strategic acquisitions including the FoxNext GSN and Scopely Explore games businesses Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies in the World by TIME magazine and one of Fast Companys Worlds Most Innovative Companies and Best Workplaces for Innovators Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good creating meaningful connections vibrant communities and making life better through play.
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About Company
Scopely is expanding the possibilities of play through game experiences that aim to inspire community, connection and competition. Inspire play, every day.