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Familiarity with at least one game engine (Unity or Unreal Engine). * Strong problem-solving ... Experience in the Lua programming language. * One or more shipped titles. Job ID 2025-20304 Work ...

Part Time Unity Game Designer

Huntsville, AL ยท On-site

$152K/yr

... our growing engineering team. This position will provide an opportunity to apply academic ... Daily work will require experience in the Unity game engine and the ability to learn custom ...

... the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. The Senior ... Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in ...

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

Video Game Design Tutor

MA ยท Remote

$40/hr

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

Video Game Design Tutor

IN ยท Remote

$40/hr

... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ... Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ...

$25K - $40K/mo

... the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. The Senior ... Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in ...

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How much do contract game engine programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract game engine programmer in the United States is $92,636.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Game Engine Programmer vs Contract Software Developer?

AspectContract Game Engine ProgrammerContract Software Developer
Required CredentialsRelevant programming skills, experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal), often a degree in computer science or related fieldGeneral programming skills, degree in computer science or related field, experience with various software applications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in game development studios, collaborative with artists and designersVaries across industries; tech companies, startups, or enterprise software teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in gaming industry for developing game engines or toolsUsed across multiple industries including tech, finance, healthcare, for software solutions

Contract Game Engine Programmers focus on developing and optimizing game engines and tools within the gaming industry, requiring specialized knowledge of game-specific programming. Contract Software Developers have broader roles across various industries, working on diverse software applications. While both roles require strong programming skills and relevant credentials, their work environments and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Contract Game Engine Programmer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 66% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 30% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,636 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Software Engineer - Game Development Software

Sunnyvale, CA โ€ข On-site

$173K - $232K/yr

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Job description

Software Engineer - Game Development Develop and optimize the Unreal-engine based simulation framework for autonomous-vehicle environments.

Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States

Compensation: $173,000 - 232,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Software

About The Role

We are looking for a software engineer with a strong background in game engine/realtime development. As a realtime 3D specialist, you will work with Unreal Engine to further develop our simulation capabilities for virtual environments for autonomous vehicles. This role will focus on bridging our core simulation engine with the game engine as well as developing new gameplay type features within Unreal. At Applied, we encourage all engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, closely interact with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture.

Responsibilities
  • Work on a new exciting simulation framework for detailed 3D simulation at massive scale
  • Utilize Cesium to create massive scale simulation environments.
  • Customize plugins in Unreal for content ingestion creation and more
  • Integrate engines into Applied Intuition's simulation workflow for seamless customer experience
  • Deploy engines on various platforms (local or cloud) based on customer needs
  • Optimize our simulations based on performance and accuracy needs
Qualifications
  • Has 3+ years experience in developing and maintaining game engines at an AAA game studio
  • Has a background in deploying and optimizing software on multiple platforms (on-prem/cloud)
  • Is an expert in best practices for game engine architecture for scalability and flexibility
  • Is familiar with both Unreal and Content workflows
Nice to Have
  • Prior experience in shipping Unreal Engine games
  • Prior work in either autonomous vehicles or simulation products
  • Experienced with integrating third party physics libraries
  • Experience with networking and multiplayer use cases
Compensation & Benefits

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

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