AI Engineer

About Rollic

Rollic is an Istanbul-based game developer and publisher.

Founded in 2019 and acquired in October 2020 by Zynga, who joined the Take-Two roof as of May 2022.

Rollic has over 3.5 billion downloads across its diverse portfolio of games and, thanks to an intensive development process utilizing a massive test pipeline, has a steady cadence of globally hit titles such as Color Block Jam, Timeline Up, Crowd Express: Boarding Puzzle, Hole People, Knit Out, all of which have gained millions of downloads worldwide within a few months after their release.

Responsibilities:

AI Model Training & Integration

• Research, design, and integrate advanced AI models—including MCTS and AlphaGo-inspired agents—to predict level difficulty, and evaluate playability.
• Build and maintain gameplay AI agents that can play all levels, enabling automated playtesting, balancing, and progression tuning.
• Develop and optimize AI-driven level generation pipelines, using agent feedback and performance metrics to produce fun, scalable, and high-quality game content.
• Collaborate with game teams to translate AI outputs into actionable improvements that enhance the overall player experience and support data-driven game design.

Workflow Automation

• Collaborate with developers and designers to identify processes that can be optimized or automated.
• Build and maintain efficient pipelines for integrating AI-driven features into development, testing, and deployment.

Tooling & Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement AI solutions that improve game design, narrative, and overall player experience.
• Communicate AI concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Continuous Learning & Innovation

• Stay informed about evolving LLM technologies and best practices.
• Experiment with new AI techniques to keep our workflow competitive and cutting-edge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, AI, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Reinforcement Learning experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Python and C# or C++.
• Experience with Unity is a plus.
• Solid understanding of LLM fundamentals and how to apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A strong passion for gaming and emerging technologies.

Bonus Points

• Gaming industry experience.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.
• Open-source AI contributions or a robust AI portfolio.

Discover our perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary to help you reach your highest potential
• Meal compensation
• Relocation support to Istanbul
• State-of-the-art equipment in your welcome package
• Gaming room & lounge area to relax and recharge
• A pet-friendly office where your furry friends are welcome
• Gym area in the Rollic office
• Private health insurance
• 24/7 online well-being & mental health support
• Learning & development via Take-Two’s employee program
• A chance to take responsibility and improve your skills continuously.