ego

AI-native 3D simulation engine

Chief of Staff, 3D AI Agents and Gaming

$50K - $75K
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
1+ years
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Peggy Wang
Peggy Wang
Founder

About the role

About us

Ego is building an Infinite Game - a persistent virtual 3D world where lifelike AI agents are able to interact with players and each other to build their own relationships, communities, and games within the game. Our embodied AI agents can perceive the world in 3D, reason like a human, and write scripting code directly into the game engine.

If you’re passionate about building AI agents in 3D worlds, thrive on fast-paced innovation, and enjoy collaborating in a tight-knit team of game developers, designers, and technical artists, we’d love to hear from you!

Feel free to learn more about ego on our YC launch page:

https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/KeD-ego-an-ai-native-3d-simulation-engine-getting-us-closer-to-the-matrix-one-pixel-at-a-time

Position Overview

We're seeking a highly organized and tech-savvy Chief of Staff to serve as the operational backbone of ego as we build the future of AI-powered gaming. This role combines traditional chief of staff responsibilities with community management, marketing, and project operations in the gaming/AI space.

Key Responsibilities

  • Executive Support & Administration
    • Manage complex calendaring, email communications, and administrative operations for the leadership team
    • Drive critical initiatives and special projects from conception to completion
    • Coordinate between different departments and external partners to ensure smooth operations
  • People Operations & Culture
    • Lead HR initiatives including recruitment, onboarding, and culture building
    • Foster a collaborative culture that bridges gaming, AI, and business operations
  • Community & Marketing
    • Spearhead social media strategy and community management across gaming and tech platforms
    • Analyze marketing metrics and community engagement data to drive growth
    • Create and curate content that resonates with both gaming and AI communities
    • Build relationships with key stakeholders in the gaming and AI ecosystems
  • Project Management
    • Drive cross-functional projects using Notion as our primary project management tool
    • Establish and optimize operational workflows
    • Track and report on key metrics and project milestones

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in marketing, operations, project management, or chief of staff roles
  • Demonstrated passion for gaming and AI technology
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with community management and social media marketing
  • Analytical mindset with ability to derive insights from data
  • Proficiency with Notion and modern productivity tools
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders and complex projects

Bonus Qualifications

  • Management consulting background
  • Previous experience in gaming or AI companies
  • Experience with gaming communities and platforms
  • Startup operations experience
  • Technical background or understanding of AI/ML concepts
  • Top 500 on Overwatch
  • Has seen all X Fast and Furious movies

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About ego

Ego is building an Infinite Game - a persistent virtual 3D world where lifelike AI agents are able to interact with players and each other to build their own relationships, communities, and games within the game. Our embodied AI agents can perceive the world in 3D, reason like a human, and write scripting code directly into the game engine.

We're looking for someone with expertise in computer vision, transformer models, and AI agent development to create a versatile AI system capable of real-time perception, reasoning, and action execution within various 3D game environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full stack engineering, applied research, reinforcement learning, and experience with cutting-edge LLM-based systems. This role will involve pushing the boundaries of AI in gaming, similar to projects like Minecraft Voyager, while integrating seamlessly with our existing game development ecosystem.

If you’re passionate about building AI agents in 3D worlds, thrive on fast-paced innovation, and enjoy collaborating in a tight-knit team of game developers, designers, and technical artists, we’d love to hear from you!

Feel free to learn more about ego on our YC launch page:

https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/KeD-ego-an-ai-native-3d-simulation-engine-getting-us-closer-to-the-matrix-one-pixel-at-a-time We’re looking for someone passionate about playing and making games who ships fast, is interested in trying new technologies, and works well in a small team of game developers, designers, and technical artists. If you like the sound of making games, pushing the boundaries of gaming technology, and you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, we'd love to hear from you!

If you want to learn more about ego, feel free to take a look at our YC launch page: https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/KeD-ego-an-ai-native-3d-simulation-engine-getting-us-closer-to-the-matrix-one-pixel-at-a-time

ego
Founded:2023
Team Size:5
Location:San Francisco
Founders
Vishnu Hari
Vishnu Hari
Founder
Peggy Wang
Peggy Wang
Founder