Automation and AI Engineer (Unity & Backend Technologies)

TL;DR

Automation and AI Engineer (Unity & Backend): Building and optimizing tools and solutions powered by AI to automate repetitive tasks and lower operational overhead within live game development, with an accent on integrating intelligent systems with Unity gaming platforms and backend infrastructure. Focus on developing custom Unity editor tools, server-side applications for AI features, and ensuring scalable, high-performance solutions.

Location: Hybrid in Barcelona, Spain. Candidates must be authorized to work in Spain on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Company

Product Madness, part of the Aristocrat family, is a global gaming powerhouse known for creating top-grossing social casino titles like Heart of Vegas and Lightning Link.

What you will do

• Build, develop, and maintain Unity frontend and backend services to support tools and automation workflows driven by intelligent systems.
• Implement secure, scalable, and high-performance features that integrate with existing game codebases and infrastructure.
• Develop and support custom Unity editor tools to streamline repetitive tasks and integrate AI services.
• Develop and optimize server-side applications and microservices that power AI features, data processing, and real-time analytics.
• Work closely with data scientists and AI specialists to integrate machine learning models and advanced AI techniques.
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks to determine feasibility, integration points, and return on investment.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of professional experience in full stack development, preferably within a gaming setting.
• More than one year of professional experience in AI and Automation development and implementation.
• Proficiency in Unity (C#) with proven experience crafting editor tools, game modules, or liveops features.
• Strong backend development experience with a modern language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or Node.js) and frameworks (e.g., ASP.NET, Django, Express).
• Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and crafting RESTful APIs or microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with DevOps & CI/CD practices and tools (Git, Docker, Jenkins, etc.).
• Work authorization for Spain required; visa sponsorship not available.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI APIs) or integrating third-party AI services.
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including serverless computing, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with gaming analytics, real-time multiplayer systems, or other liveops-related technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a newly formed Automation and AI team with a startup outlook combined with the strength of an established gaming powerhouse.
• Be part of a truly global team with offices in London, Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal, and a remote team spanning the USA.
• The company lives by a People First principle, offering opportunities to elevate careers and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Recognized in the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards and won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers in 2024.
• Travel Expectations: None.