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Tic Toc Games

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Burbank, CA · On-site

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How much do board game development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for board game development in the United States is $154,062.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $176,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is board game development?

Board game development is the process of designing, creating, and producing tabletop games for entertainment, education, or social interaction. It involves ideation, prototyping, playtesting, refining game mechanics, creating artwork, and often coordinating manufacturing and distribution. Board game developers collaborate with artists, writers, and playtesters to ensure the game is fun, balanced, and market-ready. The process can range from independent creators developing passion projects to teams working in established gaming companies.

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

To thrive as a Board Game Developer, you need strong skills in game design, creativity, playtesting, and an understanding of game mechanics, often supported by experience or education in game design or related fields. Familiarity with prototyping tools (like Tabletop Simulator), graphic design software, and knowledge of publishing processes are commonly required. Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical thinking help developers refine ideas and work effectively with artists, playtesters, and publishers. These skills are crucial for creating engaging, marketable games that provide enjoyable experiences and succeed in a competitive industry.

How does a board game developer typically collaborate with artists, playtesters, and publishers during the development process?

Board game developers work closely with a variety of professionals throughout the development cycle. They collaborate with artists to ensure that the visual elements align with the game's mechanics and theme, often providing feedback on prototypes and revised artwork. Regular playtesting sessions are essential, as developers gather input from playtesters to refine gameplay balance and user experience. Developers also interact with publishers to pitch concepts, discuss production logistics, and align on marketing strategies, making strong communication and teamwork skills vital in this role.

What is the difference between Board Game Development vs Video Game Design?

AspectBoard Game DevelopmentVideo Game Design
Required CredentialsDesign skills, creativity, knowledge of game mechanicsDesign skills, programming, understanding of software tools
Work EnvironmentPhysical, collaborative, often small teams or soloDigital, often larger teams, office or remote
Industry UsageBoard game publishers, independent creatorsVideo game studios, tech companies

While both roles involve game design and creativity, Board Game Development focuses on physical game creation, mechanics, and tangible prototypes, whereas Video Game Design emphasizes digital interfaces, software development, and interactive experiences. Both require strong design skills but differ in tools, environment, and industry applications.

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Infographic showing various Board Game Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $154,062 per year, or $74.1 per hour.

Orchestrator - Mobile F2P

Tic Toc Games

Burbank, CA • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for a candidate in the realm of Machine Learning / AI to help define and control models on an individual basis to modify and tune our game's live economy and progression models. This role resides in the Engineering realm but requires knowledge in Design and Product Management to apply the AI models effectively. You will work closely with Design and Product teams to implement target progress paths for player cohorts and define models to segment players and track their progress session-by-session.


Key Responsibilities

  • Modify in-game weight tables to adjust event progression speed based on previous outcomes and predicted resource consumption.

  • Ensure users in specific cohorts hit target progression during each session with optimized monetization opportunities.

  • Emulate sophisticated systems (e.g., Coin Master, Dice Dreams, Monopoly Go, etc.) where users hit defined goal points in economic progress and board completion.

  • Develop anti-churn systems that reward \"lucky\" events following \"bad\" events to maintain player engagement.

  • Ensure that modifications to gameplay outcomes feel natural and are not obviously controlled by the system.


Desired Skills/Experience

  • Experience with game economies, live operations, and event tuning.

  • Ability to bridge the gap between Engineering, Design, and Product Management.

  • Understanding of player segmentation and cohort tracking.


Requirements



  • Strong background in Machine Learning and AI model development.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other similar fields.

  • Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in game development using Unity.

  • Strong proficiency in the C# programming language and Unity’s API.

  • Solid understanding of game design principles and methodologies as well as different game programming patterns.

  • Experience in working with a console experience or any liveops release.

  • Ability to work with large existing codebase and learn new systems or concepts and implement them quickly and efficiently.

  • Great understanding of debugging and finding solutions to complex problems.

  • Comfortable working with objects in 3D space and solid understanding of individual game systems such as physics, particle effects, user interfaces, etc.

  • Knows foundational knowledge of version control systems (such as git and SVN) as well as continuous integration systems (such as Jenkins and Unity Cloud).

  • Proven ability to act as a technical bridge between AI/ML engineering, game design, and economy teams, ensuring that technical models cohesively align with creative vision and player goals.

  • Exceptional data intuition with a proven ability to identify distribution shifts and data leakage, alongside expert-level skill in selecting and validating appropriate metrics for complex problems.

  • Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals—including version control, testing, and reproducibility—and the pragmatic judgment to effectively transition prototypes into robust, production-ready systems.

  • Deep expertise in designing, balancing, and optimizing gameplay systems, core loops, and real-time constraints.


Required Application Materials: application materials:



  • Resume

  • Cover Letter which should answer:

  • Why are you interested in working at Tic Toc Games?

  • What makes you a good fit?

  • What are you looking to get out of working with us?

  • What games are you currently playing?


We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

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