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Senior Tax Technology Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$84K - $104K/yr

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Trading Analyst Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

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How much do associate game programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate game programmer in Illinois is $22.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.45 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate game programmer?

An Associate Game Programmer is an entry-level role in game development, responsible for coding and implementing features under the guidance of senior developers. They work on gameplay mechanics, bug fixes, and optimization to ensure smooth performance. This role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C++ or C# and familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine. Associate Game Programmers collaborate with designers, artists, and other developers to bring games to life. It's a great starting point for those looking to grow into more advanced programming roles in the gaming industry.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an associate game programmer?

As an Associate Game Programmer, you can expect to spend your days writing code for game features, fixing bugs, and assisting with game engine integration under the guidance of more senior programmers. You’ll often collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and other programmers to implement gameplay mechanics and ensure the technical feasibility of creative ideas. Regular tasks may include attending team meetings, reviewing code, and participating in playtesting sessions to identify technical improvements. This entry-level role provides exposure to the full development cycle, helping you build a strong foundation for a long-term career in the gaming industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the associate game programmer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Game Programmer, a solid understanding of programming languages such as C++ or C#, basic knowledge of game engines, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field are typically required. Familiarity with popular game development tools like Unity or Unreal Engine, as well as version control systems such as Git, can be essential for day-to-day tasks. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help individuals work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving project needs. These competencies enable Associate Game Programmers to contribute efficiently to game development projects, learn quickly on the job, and support the smooth delivery of high-quality games.

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Infographic showing various Associate Game Programmer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, and 34% Part Time. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,159 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Software Developer (Backend SaaS)

Canonical

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Write high-quality code to create new features, fix bugs, and modernize the Landscape codebase

  • Participate in the engineering process with code and architectural reviews

  • Assist with release management during each development cycle


Job description

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Python, and web services at scale. We are building the next generation management solution for Ubuntu in the enterprise - on premise and on the public cloud - to enable large estate observability, telemetry, security, compliance and operations. Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, a growing international software company.

Landscape is the leading management tool to deploy, monitor and manage fleets of Ubuntu systems, including package and repository management, health and security monitoring, hardware inventory, and automation. As Landscape software engineer you will be responsible for contributing on a distributed development team participating in all facets of the development process. 

Location: This role will be based remotely in the Americas region.

What you'll do
  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
  • Write high-quality code to create new features, fix bugs and modernize the Landscape codebase
  • Demonstrate your strong commitment to code quality and automated testing
  • Participate in the engineering process with code and architectural reviews
  • Take personal ownership of problems and design and deliver solutions
  • Work remotely with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
  • Assist with release management during each development cycle
  • Collaborate with devops for Landscape SaaS, Canonical's hosted Landscape
Who you are
  • You love technology and working with brilliant people
  • You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
  • You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
  • You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
  • You have proficiency developing public-facing APIs and web applications, preferably using Python.
  • Experience with Python and web frameworks such as Flask and Django.
  • Experience with databases, and ORMs (PostgreSQL a plus)
  • You are comfortable with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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