Job Description
Munich
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:
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!
Apply now and let your creativity flow like a mighty river!
About us
welevel is a fast-growing AI-powered game studio in the heart of Munich. We're creating a blockbuster title with an ambitious team, blending industry veterans with next-gen tech. As the home for bold, creative minds, welevel is where innovation meets imagination. Backed by top investors, we're on a mission to reshape the future of gaming. We believe that great games are built by diverse teams. welevel is commited to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel welcomed and valued.
About welevel GmbH
We are enthusiasts of survival and city-builder games and our aim is to craft spectacular gaming experiences, designed by players, for players. We push the limits of Unreal Engine 5 to merge thrill, exploration, and impressive construction features. Our focus is on developing strikingly realistic worlds through advanced procedural generation techniques, ensuring every game is a unique adventure.