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Board Game Developer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Software Developer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

... on board! *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or close quickly (much ... Game Development, ect. ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE General comment on degrees: Most contracts allow ...

... on board! *** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or close quickly (much ... Game Development, ect. ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE General comment on degrees: Most contracts allow ...

Quality Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Join the global leader in the fast-growing playing cards and board games industry. Cartamundi ... The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest standards ...

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How much do board game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for board game developer in Texas is $101,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,900.00 and $115,500.00 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 Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,057 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Trading Systems Engineer

Hudson River Trading

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design, manage, automate, and optimize worldwide Linux-based trading infrastructure by planning and executing complex technical projects and tasks

  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across the stack

  • Design and implement system installations and upgrades


Job description

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Trading Systems Engineer to join our growing Trading Systems Infrastructure team. This team designs, builds, and maintains the infrastructure that powers our global trading, and is responsible for ensuring optimal performance and uptime of the ultra low-latency operating systems, automation software, and development tools that allow our trading strategies to run worldwide 24/7.
As a Trading Systems Engineer, you'll work on projects focusing on our real-time production trading environment and tackle problems that require high availability, high throughput, and ultra low-latency solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for coding and automation, is eager to learn new skills to help build an elegant stack, and has the ability to handle challenging technical issues within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Design, manage, automate, and optimize worldwide Linux-based trading infrastructure by planning and executing complex technical projects and tasks
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across the stack
  • Design and implement system installations and upgrades
  • Deploy, configure, and test internal and external applications
  • Remain unfazed by production-critical issues, resolving them quickly and efficiently
  • Benchmark and tune the performance of the trading stack
  • Hold vendors accountable on performance and reliability issues, with the ability to confidently go toe-to-toe with a vendor's Tier 2 engineering team during an escalation
  • Join an on-call rotation schedule to cover trading hours and weekend shifts, as needed

Qualifications
  • 7+ years of relevant experience supporting a live production environment (especially trading)
  • Expert in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux systems, from hardware and networking to kernel to applications
  • Knowledge of Debian/Ubuntu is desirable
  • Project Management Skills
  • Proficiency with configuration management tools, particularly SaltStack - strong knowledge of Puppet, Ansible, Chef, or CFEngine is also desirable
  • Advanced programming experience focusing on automation and integration; Python is strongly preferred
  • Advanced shell (bash) scripting experience
  • Significant experience managing and debugging production trading services
  • Strong cross-functional communication and organization skills
  • Proven ability to manage assigned projects efficiently, ideally using JIRA
  • Architect-level cloud experience in AWS or GCP is desirable, but not required

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.
The estimated base salary range for this position is 150,000 to 250,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and enrollment in our company's retirement savings plans. Employees will receive sick and parental leave, as well as other paid time off (including 20 vacation days and 10 paid holidays in the US). Please note that benefits and time off policies will vary across non-US locations.
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Culture
Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We're a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization-from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we'd love to get to know you.
Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.