Manager - AI Reconnaissance & Evaluation

Manager – AI Reconnaissance & Evaluation page is loaded Manager – AI Reconnaissance & Evaluation Apply locations Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago job requisition id JR Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work , offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally. Job Responsibilities : We are seeking a Manager – AI Reconnaissance & Evaluation to lead the exploration and assessment of external AI tools, models, and platforms, ensuring the organization is leveraging the best and most relevant technologies in the market. This role focuses on identifying best-in-class AI innovations, conducting technical due diligence, and working with internal teams to determine fit-for-purpose solutions that are handed off to organization for adoption. This role will serve as a critical intelligence and research node within Razer’s AI team, monitoring trends, conducting evaluations, and delivering actionable insights. You’ll collaborate closely with data engineers, data scientists and product managers to ensure that evaluated tools are not only technically sound but also secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Proactively identify and research new and emerging AI technologies, products, APIs, models, platforms, SDKs and tools (both closed and open sourced) relevant to the organization’s needs. Maintain a live directory of evaluated solutions with technical summaries, pros/cons, and readiness assessments. Design and lead hands-on evaluations and PoCs (proof of concepts) of candidate AI tools and models (via sandbox testing, etc.). Evaluate tools for core capabilities, reliability, scalability, usability, licensing, support, compliance and potential ROI. Assess tools for bias, explainability, performance, data requirements, and integration complexity. Work with internal stakeholders to map tools to specific use cases and problem areas, identifying clear fits or gaps. Present findings to AI Data Engineering, AI Primitives, Gamer AI, Game Development AI, or Product teams for review and ownership of next steps. Translate complex AI capabilities into business-relevant summaries for decision-makers. Pre-Requisites : Qualifications 6+ years of experience in AI/ML technologies, product evaluation, game development or technical strategy. 2+ years in a managerial or leadership role overseeing AI-driven product development. Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, agile environment. Ability to drive innovation and adoption of AI tools in a game studio, with a passion for AI-driven creativity in game development. Experience in analyzing or assessing AI models, APIs, SDKs, cloud AI platforms, game development tools. Strong programming skills in Python, C++, C#. Experience with game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine. Deep understanding of AI/ML (Gen AI, Computer Vision, LLMs), Game Development. Strong ability to critically evaluate trade-offs and determine the feasibility of AI technologies. Experience in deploying applications on cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and containerization tools like Docker. Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of leading successful AI projects within game studios and working cross-functionally. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business problems into actionable insights. Education & Experience 4-year Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Game Development, AI, or related field from an accredited institution. Travel Requirements Based in Singapore, with up to 1 travel trip per year. Are you game?About Us At Razer, you'll be at the forefront of the most exciting industry in the world — gaming. Evolving forms of gaming require evolving forms of hardware, software and services. That’s where Razer comes in, offering innovative top-of-the-line products and services to allow gamers to fully immerse in the ultimate gaming experience. Getting onboard Razer will place you on a global mission to bring gamers closer to the games they love. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to be a part of a global team across 11 countries. Whether you are a hardcore evangelist who breathe life to the latest and greatest gaming gear or a behind-the-scene hero who runs our global operations, you are assured of a career-changing quest that transcends time zones and culture with one single spell: For Gamers. By Gamers. The journey towards phenomenal-ness won’t come easy. However, we will excel because gamers rely on teamwork. We achieve greatness because we are wicked problem-solvers and tenacious in clinching victories in all that we do. It is the team that makes Razer where it is today and will continue to bring Razer to even greater heights. Razer is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work in both United States and Singapore. This is a testament to our commitment to make your quest at Razer a rewarding one #J-18808-Ljbffr