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Staff Software Engineer, Gaming AI

Bellevue, WA ยท On-site

$200K - $260K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join us and help create a product that will enable game developers to bring their ideas to life in ... sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic ...

Game Designer - Join Our Talent Community in Austin

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$38K - $156K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work closely with developers, artists, mathematicians, and producers to bring games to life ... Commission opportunities for eligible sales roles * Discretionary bonus potential for non-sales ...

Senior Software Engineer, Webshops

San Francisco, CA

$146K - $219K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are building a first-party webshops platform that lets game developers route players to browser ... sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic ...

Staff Software Developer

$170K - $220K/yr

From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver ... Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while ...

Applications Developer Senior/Lead

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$71K - $91K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to ... Applications Developer Senior/Lead Job Location: SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ...

Sales Manager - Cross Realm

Austin, TX ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Proactively identify, research, and engage potential clients (game developers, publishers, and non ... A competitive contract rate, plus a commission-based incentive structure * Fully Remote with ...

Sales Manager - Cross Realm

Austin, TX ยท Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Proactively identify, research, and engage potential clients (game developers, publishers, and non ... A competitive contract rate, plus a commission-based incentive structure * Fully Remote with ...

Sales Manager - Cross Realm

Austin, TX ยท Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Proactively identify, research, and engage potential clients (game developers, publishers, and non ... A competitive contract rate, plus a commission-based incentive structure * Fully Remote with ...

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How much do commission game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for commission game developer in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

A Commission Game Developer needs strong programming abilities, proficiency in game engines like Unity or Unreal, and a portfolio demonstrating completed game projects. Familiarity with version control systems, 2D/3D asset integration, and possibly certifications in game development or computer science are also valuable. Excellent client communication, time management, and adaptability help developers fulfill unique project requirements and deadlines. These skills ensure high-quality deliverables, foster client satisfaction, and enable success in a project-based, commission-driven environment.

What types of clients and projects can a commission game developer typically expect to work with or on?

As a Commission Game Developer, you may be hired by indie studios, startups, educational organizations, or individual entrepreneurs looking to create custom games or interactive experiences. Projects can range from small mobile games and prototypes to more complex PC or web-based titles, often with specific gameplay mechanics or design constraints dictated by the client. You will frequently consult with clients to clarify requirements, provide updates, and iterate on feedback throughout the development process. This variety provides valuable experience across genres and platforms, and can help expand your portfolio and professional network in the gaming industry.

What is a commission game developer?

A Commission Game Developer is a game developer who creates games or game assets on a contractual or commission basis. Instead of working as a full-time employee for a single company, they take on projects from clients or studios, often as freelancers. Their work can include developing entire games, designing specific game mechanics, or creating assets like characters, environments, or music. Payment structures vary and may be based on milestones, revenue sharing, or a flat fee.

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Infographic showing various Commission Game Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

Staff Software Engineer, Gaming AI

Unitytech

Bellevue, WA โ€ข On-site

$200K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

The opportunity

Unity is building the next generation game creation platform, changing how games will be built over the next five years. Join us and help create a product that will enable game developers to bring their ideas to life in an entirely new way.

As a Staff Software Engineer on our gaming AI team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of cloud services and features that power this platform. This is new and challenging work at the center of Unity's AI direction.

What you'll be doing
  • Designing and delivering cloud-based services and cloud features for the next generation game creation platform

  • Building front-end features as part of performant full-stack systems

  • Optimizing cloud services for scalability and performance

  • Applying cloud service design patterns and architecture experience to cloud applications

  • Using agentic AI tools (such as Claude Code) as a core part of your daily engineering work

  • DevOps work: CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, database maintenance.

  • Driving technical direction within the team and building alignment with leadership

  • Collaborating with the AI, infrastructure, and data teams

What we're looking for
  • Familiar with GCP services, optionally familiar with Azure.

  • Familiar with K8s / KCL

  • Strong interest in game development with AI

  • Experience delivering scalable cloud services and cloud-based features

  • Understanding of cloud service design patterns and architecture experience with cloud applications

  • Experience designing performant full-stack systems, including frontend / cloud services / devops

  • Expertise in using AI developer tools (such as Claude Code) in your daily work, and a dedication to building your career path with these tools

  • Ability to drive technical direction within a team and align with leadership on strategic vision

You might also have
  • Game development experience, or a passion for gaming

  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure

Gross Annual Salary: $200,400 - $260,500

This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate's relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.


Benefits


At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.


Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.


While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program


Life at Unity


Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D - closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.


Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know.


This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.
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