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Utopic

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Senior Software Engineer (Gaming)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $145K/yr

Claw machines. Gashapon machines. But most importantly... never-ending cuteness. Founded by a ... live-operated, content-heavy titles * Solid grasp of performance, memory, and optimization ...

SkySource Solutions

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Material Handler (Blingual)

Linden, CA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Open containers using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools * Load and unload ... assist machine operators * Make simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or ...

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Load Builder - Second shift

Burbank, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Opens containers, units, slings and loads, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw-hammer or other hand ... Requires forklift operator certification * Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into ...

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Load Builder - Second shift

Burbank, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Opens containers, units, slings and loads, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw-hammer or other hand ... Requires forklift operator certification * Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into ...

Scotts Miracle-Gro

Material Handler

Linden, CA · On-site

$20.70/hr

Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools. * Loads and ... assist machine operators. * Makes simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or ...

The Scotts Company LLC

Material Handler

Linden, CA · On-site

$20.70/hr

Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools. * Loads and ... assist machine operators. * Makes simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or ...

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Load Builder EWP

Lancaster, CA · On-site

Opens containers, units, slings and loads, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw-hammer or other hand ... Requires forklift operator certification * Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into ...

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How much do claw machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for claw machine operator in California is $17.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Claw Machine Operator vs Arcade Attendant?

AspectClaw Machine OperatorArcade Attendant
CredentialsMinimal; sometimes training or experience in arcade equipmentMinimal; customer service skills
Work EnvironmentArcade or entertainment venue, focused on operating claw machinesArcade, game room, or entertainment center, overseeing overall operations
Job DutiesOperate and maintain claw machines, troubleshoot issues, ensure fair playAssist customers, maintain arcade area, handle ticket redemption and machine upkeep

The main difference is that Claw Machine Operators focus specifically on operating and maintaining claw machines, while Arcade Attendants oversee the entire arcade environment, including customer service and multiple game types. Claw Machine Operators typically have specialized skills related to machine operation, whereas Arcade Attendants have broader responsibilities in customer interaction and arcade management.

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Infographic showing various Claw Machine Operator job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 56% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,331 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer (Gaming)

Utopic

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$85K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

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Job description

“Kawaii” (Japanese for cute) is now the #1 subculture for women globally. Blind boxes. Claw machines. Gashapon machines. But most importantly... never-ending cuteness.

Founded by a former TikTok executive, Utopic aspires to be the next big name in kawaii culture. By building a gacha and cozy mobile game, we aim to popularize a new generation of cute characters for kawaii fans around the world.

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Gaming) who's excited by the opportunity to develop a live service mobile game at an ambitious startup. This is a full-time role with preference for candidates based in London or open to relocating. Join us to create a cultural phenomenon.

What you'll do:

  • Design and develop games in Unity, collaborating closely with designers and artists
  • Implement and optimize game features, systems, and user interfaces for mobile
  • Write clean, efficient code and refactor frequently
  • Debug and resolve technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and crashes
  • Own our live service content pipeline (asset loading, addressables, asset bundles) to keep the client lightweight as our content library grows
  • Maintain and optimize client-side systems for memory, performance, CPU, battery, and device diversity at mobile scale
  • Champion quality through clean architecture, testing, debugging, code reviews, and version control workflows

What you'll bring:

  • 5+ years of experience developing and shipping live service mobile games with Unity and C#
  • Passion for anime/kawaii culture, gacha/cozy games, and toy collecting preferred
  • Deep understanding of Unity's AssetBundle pipeline, scene loading, addressables, and lifecycle management for live-operated, content-heavy titles
  • Solid grasp of performance, memory, and optimization techniques for Android/iOS environments
  • Familiarity with server-side development, real-time systems, and ECS architecture
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work across cultures

Company Description

Utopic develops games and collectibles for kawaii culture.