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Spin Master

Game Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$38 - $40/hr

As the Game Developer for Hellbreak TCG, you will analyze card designs and manage our external ... board games. * Profound structural understanding of physical trading card game systems and the ...

Hudson River Trading

Algo Developer

New York, NY · On-site

Algo Developers are responsible for building and maintaining the models that drive our trading. A ... At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game ...

Trading Interview

Algo Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200 - $300/hr

At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game ... Armed with programming skills and sharp quantitative minds, the founders... #J-18808-Ljbffr

Hudson River Trading

Algo Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200 - $300/hr

Working in close collaboration with fellow algo developers and core developers, you will research ... At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game ...

Quant Blueprint LLC

Platform Support Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$165 - $180/hr

... DevOps, infosec, cloud, etc.). Our custom-designed program enables students to contribute to our ... games, board game nights, food-centric activities, and access to variety of affinity groups all ...

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Hudson River Trading

Security Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a curious, innovative Security Engineer to join our ... At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game ...

Hudson River Trading

Risk Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Risk Engineer to join our Risk team in New York City. In ... At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game ...

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How much do board game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for board game developer in New York is $118,671.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,200.00 and $135,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a board game developer?

A Board Game Developer is responsible for designing, prototyping, testing, and refining board games. They work on game mechanics, themes, rules, and component design to create engaging and balanced gameplay experiences. Developers collaborate with artists, writers, and playtesters to improve game quality. They may work for game publishers, as freelancers, or independently through crowdfunding and self-publishing.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a board game developer?

Board Game Developers spend their days brainstorming and designing game concepts, creating and testing prototype versions, and refining rules and game mechanics based on playtesting feedback. Collaboration is frequent, often involving partnership with artists for visual assets, writers for narratives, and marketing teams to align on audience appeal. Developers may also prepare pitch materials for publishers, manage timelines, and participate in industry events for research and networking. This variety ensures that each day offers new creative and problem-solving challenges, making the role both dynamic and highly collaborative.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a board game developer?

To thrive as a Board Game Developer, you need a blend of creative design abilities, strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, and problem-solving skills, often backed by experience in game design, graphic design, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, prototyping software, and knowledge of playtesting methodologies are commonly required, while formal certifications in game design can be beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability are vital soft skills for collaborating with artists, writers, and playtesters throughout the development process. These competencies ensure that you can conceptualize engaging games, efficiently iterate on designs, and bring innovative products to market.

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Infographic showing various Board Game Developer job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,671 per year, or $57.1 per hour.

Game Developer

Spin Master

New York, NY • On-site

$38 - $40/hr

Full-time

Vision, Life

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Spin Master employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.
Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company?
At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds-and that's why we want you!
Job Description:
What will you work on?
As the Game Developer for Hellbreak TCG, you will analyze card designs and manage our external playtest networks to ensure the game remains balanced, engaging, and mechanically sound. You will translate qualitative playtest data into actionable design refinements and ensure our dark horror themes are elegantly integrated into airtight physical rules.
This is an on going contract opportunity. 4 days in office
How will you create impact?
  • Review card files and mechanical submissions with game designers to provide analytical feedback on card effects, mechanical complexity, and overall set architecture.
  • Source, vet, and manage a dedicated network of external playtesters and community alpha/beta groups.
  • Gather, synthesize, and interpret qualitative feedback and quantitative match data from playtests to address dominant strategies and power creep.
  • Collaborate with designers to translate narrative horror elements into elegant analog rules that evoke psychological tension and thematic gameplay.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison for external co-development partners, ensuring all deliverables meet design, balancing, and documentation standards.

What are your skills and experience?
  • Proven track record in tabletop game development, set design, or technical editing within trading card games or systems-heavy board games.
  • Profound structural understanding of physical trading card game systems and the competitive landscape.
  • Strong ability to model game economies, track card asset lists, and analyze set distribution.
  • Exceptional technical writing skills with a focus on logic, syntax, and clarity for crafting airtight physical rules and card text.
  • Specialized knowledge of the aesthetics and history of the horror genre.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in New York is $38 to $40 Per Hour. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.
This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.
What you can expect from us:
Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.
  • Growth and Career Opportunities
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Other fun Perks!

What's it like to work here?
Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn't for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.
Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.
Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at TAinquiries@spinmaster.com or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @SpinMaster to stay up to date on Spin Master career opportunities.
We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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