Sr. AI Software Engineer – Coding Agent at Tencent

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong background in Python, TypeScript, C++, or C#
  • Proven experience in building complex AI systems, with hands-on expertise in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI Agent architectures
  • Deep, hands-on experience with LLM APIs and/or fine-tuning and serving open-source models
  • Strong understanding of prompt engineering and context engineering to maximize model relevance and accuracy
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex, ambiguous projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with observability, performance optimization, and production incident response
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Customer-oriented, able to work at a very fast pace
  • Positive, self-motivated, and passionate
  • Independent, insistent, and open-minded
  • Great team player, both dependable and autonomous
  • Data-driven decision maker
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Direct experience building a Coding Agent or similar developer-facing AI tool (IDE plugins, CLI, etc.)
  • Experience in the game development industry or with game engines (Unreal, Unity)

Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead the development of a robust, scalable AI Coding Agent tailored to game development workflows (primarily for UE/Unity-based games in C++, C#, and other relevant languages)
  • Integrate the AI agent directly into developer IDEs (like Visual Studio, VS Code) and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity)
  • Collaborate closely with game developers, technical artists, and engine programmers to gather requirements, understand pain points, and iterate on the tool's features
  • Optimize model inference speed and resource usage to ensure the agent is fast and responsive without hindering developer workstations
  • Mentor other engineers on the team and establish best practices for AI development, agentic RAG, and agent-based architectures
  • Stay current with the latest research in AI, code generation, and LLMs to continuously improve the agent's capabilities

Skills

AI
Software Engineering
C++
C#
Unreal Engine
Unity
Visual Studio
VS Code
LLMs
RAG
Agentic Architectures
Model Inference
IDE Integration
Code Generation

Tencent

Internet platform for social, gaming, fintech

About Tencent

Tencent is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, mobile payments, and cloud services. Unlike many competitors, Tencent has a diverse business model that allows it to serve both individual users and enterprises effectively. The goal of Tencent is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.

Shenzhen, ChinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$31.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tencent's addition to the US blacklist may affect its operations and partnerships.
Developing Call of Duty mobile version may lead to competitive tensions with Microsoft.
Investment in blockchain exposes Tencent to volatile regulatory environments.

Differentiation

Tencent's WeChat app integrates messaging, social media, and mobile payments seamlessly.
Tencent Games is a global leader with popular titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.
Tencent Cloud offers scalable solutions for businesses, enhancing digital transformation efforts.

Upsides

Tencent's investment in blockchain technology could enhance its fintech and cloud services.
The Hunyuan-Large language model advances Tencent's AI capabilities in social networking and gaming.
Collaboration with DYXnet on AI solutions opens new avenues in digital transformation services.

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