AI Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

München

Full-time

Permanent employee

Why us?

At welevel, we’re more than just a startup - we’re a vibrant community of innovators passionate about crafting the future of RPG and survival games. Based in Munich, we combine cutting-edge technology with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

Inspiring Work Environment: A central Munich location with a motivated and international team that thrives on creativity and collaboration.

Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent fairly and offer a compensation package that reflects your skills and impact.

Team Activities: Regular events to build a strong sense of community.

Free Drinks: Enjoy complimentary beverages to keep you refreshed throughout the day.

A Pioneering, Start-Up Mindset: Join a culture where your ideas and creativity are valued and encouraged.

Your Role

We're searching for a AI Systems Engineer to design and build the backend systems that power intelligent NPC interactions, game-integrated language models, and narrative-aware behavior. You’ll develop FastAPI services, manage data pipelines and deployment workflows, and connect the backend to gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5.

This role blends backend engineering with forward-looking AI systems. You'll work across infrastructure, tool design, and real-time gameplay integration—helping us create deeply immersive, responsive worlds.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain our 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 to ensure seamless API/game integration

Build developer tools to simulate, test, and debug prompt flows and AI behaviors

Monitor, scale, and improve the platform’s performance and reliability

Contribute to a core gameplay system shaping the future of immersive storytelling

Requirements

3+ years experience in backend or fullstack engineering

Proficient in Python and FastAPI

Strong experience with PostgreSQL (schema design, indexing, optimization)

Proven DevOps skills: Docker, CI/CD, and continuous deployment

Experience designing APIs for real-time or player-facing systems

A product mindset and ability to collaborate across design, engineering, and narrative

What we offer

The opportunity to leave your mark on the gaming industry by working on a groundbreaking AAA title.

A fun and dynamic work environment, surrounded by a team of passionate, creative, and talented individuals.

Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation assistance for the right candidate.

The chance to live and work in the vibrant and beautiful city of Munich, Germany.

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey with welevel and make SolidRiver an unforgettable gaming experience? Don't hesitate!