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C++ Tutor

Durham, NC ยท Remote

$40/hr

... programming, game development, and computer science coursework. * Conceptual Teaching & Problem ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

C++ Tutor

Chapel Hill, NC ยท Remote

$40/hr

... programming, game development, and computer science coursework. * Conceptual Teaching & Problem ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

C++ Tutor

Raleigh, NC ยท Remote

$40/hr

... programming, game development, and computer science coursework. * Conceptual Teaching & Problem ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Part-Time - Goalkeeper Coach NCFC Youth

Raleigh, NC ยท On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Through full-service programming, NCFC Youth offers youth soccer for all levels of play from ... Support/attend other NCFC Youth games as required. Support staff during tryouts. Support clubs ...

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How much do contract game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract game developer in Raleigh, NC is $105,442.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,200.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Contract Game Developer job?

A Contract Game Developer is a freelance or temporary professional hired to develop video games for a specific project or duration. They typically work on programming, game mechanics, optimization, or other development tasks. Unlike full-time employees, contract developers work on short-term agreements and may collaborate with multiple studios or clients. This role offers flexibility but may require finding new contracts regularly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Game Developer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Game Developer, you need a solid background in programming languages such as C++, C#, or JavaScript, and experience in game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine. Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Git), debugging tools, and relevant certifications or portfolios showcasing shipped games are highly valued. Strong time management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help developers excel, especially when working remotely or with diverse teams. These competencies enable contract game developers to deliver high-quality projects on tight deadlines, adapt to different workflows, and collaborate efficiently with clients and teammates.

What types of projects or tasks can a Contract Game Developer expect to work on?

As a Contract Game Developer, you may be involved in a wide range of tasks depending on the studio's needs, such as designing new game features, fixing bugs, optimizing performance, or creating game prototypes. Projects can vary from short-term assignments like implementing specific mechanics to long-term contributions on larger game releases. You'll likely collaborate closely with artists, designers, and other developers, often joining existing teams to bring specialized expertise or cover resource gaps. This role offers exposure to different genres and technologies, which can greatly broaden your experience and skill set as you work with multiple clients.

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Senior Electrical Engineer-Analog/Mixed-Signal & FPGA

Senior Electrical Engineer-Analog/Mixed-Signal & FPGA

AURA Technologies LLC

Durham, NC โ€ข On-site

$97K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

AURA Technologies, LLC (AURA) is an advanced research and development (R&D) company creating game-changing innovations for the US Department of Defense and the private sector in cutting-edge technology.

If you are a smart, capable, and talented individual who possesses high integrity, thrives in a fast-paced environment, wants to chart your own course based on your capabilities, and is willing to be accountable for failures and successes, then continue reading because you may be the ideal candidate to join our exponentially growing R&D business.

AURA has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Electrical Engineer. The successful candidate must be located within commuting distance of our corporate office in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina area. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role within a dynamic multidisciplinary research and development organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position combines deep individual technical contribution with technical leadership. The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for requirements definition, detailed design, implementation, and validation of complex electronic systems. The role involves designing and delivering solutions that integrate embedded systems, sensing, FPGA, analog, and power electronics. You will lead your technical teamin collaboration with other senior architects, designers, and test/validation groups.


Due to Department of Defense contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens to be considered for this position.

MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert-level experience designing, implementing, and validating analog, digital, and mixed-signal embedded systems, including requirements definition, analog and digital design, schematic capture, PCB layout, fabrication and assembly vendor coordination, bring-up, debugging, rework, testing, and transition to production.
  • Strong experience leading FPGA-based product development, including hands-on implementation of FPGA-based control and data-processing systems and integration into larger systems.
  • Fluency in Verilog, with the ability to develop, debug, and maintain production-quality FPGA RTL designs.
  • Strong experience designing analog front ends, multi-channel digitizers, digital interconnects, and FPGA- or SoC-based control and data-processing systems.
  • Experience evaluating, characterizing, and selecting analog sensors for precision measurement applications.
  • Experience with designing for EMI mitigation, noise immunity, shielding, and galvanic isolation of analog and digital components.
  • Familiarity with voltage and current sensing technologies for both AC and DC systems in precision measurement applications.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard electronics design and collaboration tools, including schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium strongly preferred), and disciplined application of design-for-fabrication, design-for-test, and design-for-reliability best practices.
  • High competency with standard laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters.
  • Outstanding troubleshooting and debugging skills, with the ability to approach complex problems creatively and work effectively with incomplete or evolving specifications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document designs and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

OTHER DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

  • Strong experience with Xilinx Ultrascale Plus FPGA development using the Vivado tool suite; experience with Zynq SoC platforms is a significant plus.
  • Embedded software development experience in C/C++, including designing and implementing low-level drivers and hardware abstraction layers to enable software access to sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces
  • Embedded software development on Zynq SoC or Xilinx soft cores in Xilinx Vivado/Vitus toolchain (bare-metal and/or Linux, as appropriate).
  • Familiarity with power systems for medium-voltage DC switching, instrumentation, and control applications.
  • Experience developing manufacturing test strategies, including first-hand experience implementing JTAG-based test procedures.
  • Exposure to network cybersecurity products or other high-security or mission-critical hardware systems.
  • Proven experience transitioning products from functional prototypes through qualification and into low-rate initial production (LRIP).
  • First-hand experience guiding products through certification and homologation testing, including FCC emissions compliance and UL or equivalent safety requirements.

WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

  • 10+ years of professional experience in the design and implementation of mixed-signal electronics, or a balanced combination of analog and digital system design.
  • 5+ years of FPGA development and implementation experience, which may be concurrent with mixed-signal electronics experience.
  • Experience serving as lead designer or architect for at least two distinct products, subsystems, or major functional modules.
  • A PhD in a relevant scientific or technical discipline may substitute for up to three (3) years of professional experience, provided the research is directly applicable to this role.

Minimum Education:

  • A bachelor's degree (Master's strongly preferred) or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related technical discipline is required; master's degrees in other technical fields may be considered with sufficient relevant experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Due to Department of Defense contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens to be considered for this position.


BENEFITS:

  • Fortune 500-level Health Care Coverage
  • Unlimited Leave Program after 60 days
  • 10 Paid holidays & Paid Winter Break
  • 401(k) Safe Harbor Contributions
  • Employee Discount Program

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Submit your resume/CV in PDF format via instructions at thefollowing link:http://aura.company/careers/


No phone calls after submission. We will let candidates know via automated reply that we have received their resumes and will contact them if there is a good fit after the closing date for this job.

AURA Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmative action employer of veterans protected under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistant Act (VEVRAA). We are a Drug Free Workplace and thus, all job offers are contingent on successful criminal background check and drug screen. As a US Federal Contractor, AURA uses the Department of Homeland Security e-Verify system to determine eligibility to legally work in the United States.

Write a carefully crafted, well-written cover letter that elaborates on your interest in this position and why you think you are the best candidate for the job.Submit your cover letter, CV and three professional references (one of which must be from a current or former supervisor) in PDF format ONLY via BambooHR.

Any attachments must be in PDF format or will not be opened due to virus concerns. No phone calls after submission. We will let candidates know via automated reply that we have received their resumes and will contact them if there is a good fit after the closing date for this job.