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FlowPlay, Inc.

Backend Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

Backend Engineering Manager Job Summary The Backend Engineer at FlowPlay is responsible for ... online gaming platforms. The person in this role will design and implement scalable, secure, and ...

Flowplay, LLC

Backend Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

Backend Engineering Manager Job Summary The Backend Engineer at FlowPlay is responsible for ... online gaming platforms. The person in this role will design and implement scalable, secure, and ...

Epic Games

Senior Game Security Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Senior Security Engineer focused on Game Security to ... Design and build new backend services or features that power Fortnite anti-cheat or related ...

GDIT

Scala Backend Developer

WV · Remote

$120K - $163K/yr

Skills: Back-End Development, Java (Programming Language), Scala (Programming Language ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

Gardens Interactive

Lead Game Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$198K - $219K/yr

Partners closely with the Backend Lead, Technical Director, Production, Design, Art, QA, and the broader engineering organization How We Work We believe great games are built by people who care ...

Sleeper

Software Engineer, Backend

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

As one of the fastest-growing platforms in the fantasy sports and real-money gaming space, we're ... About the Role We're looking for a Software Engineer - Backend to help us scale the core systems ...

Wand

Senior Backend Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · Remote

$150K - $250K/yr

Wand makes gaming magical. Through game customization and guidance, we build tools that helps ... Role Overview We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to own meaningful parts of Wand's backend and ...

Wand

Senior Backend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$150K - $250K/yr

Wand makes gaming magical. Through game customization and guidance, we build tools that helps ... Role Overview We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to own meaningful parts of Wand's backend and ...

Wand

Senior Backend Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$150K - $250K/yr

Wand makes gaming magical. Through game customization and guidance, we build tools that helps ... Role Overview We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to own meaningful parts of Wand's backend and ...

Wand

Senior Backend Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$150K - $250K/yr

Wand makes gaming magical. Through game customization and guidance, we build tools that helps ... Role Overview We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to own meaningful parts of Wand's backend and ...

teamLFG

Senior Services Engineer (Orchestration)

$160K - $240K/yr

Build and maintain production-quality backend game orchestration services, including dynamic ... internal developer experience * Effectively write clear, concise, and accurate technical ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual backend game developer in the United States is $57.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.36 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Backend Game Developer vs Contractual Frontend Game Developer?

AspectContractual Backend Game DeveloperContractual Frontend Game Developer
Primary ResponsibilitiesServer-side logic, database management, API developmentUI/UX implementation, client-side features, visual elements
Required SkillsProgramming languages like C++, Java, server frameworks, database skillsHTML, CSS, JavaScript, game engine UI tools
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with backend teams, server infrastructureWorks closely with designers, artists, and frontend teams
Industry UsageCommon in multiplayer and online gamesCommon in mobile and casual games with rich interfaces

Contractual Backend Game Developers focus on server-side systems, ensuring game data management and multiplayer functionality, while Contractual Frontend Game Developers handle the visual and interactive elements players see. Both roles require specialized skills and often work together to create seamless gaming experiences.

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Senior Backend Engineer, Developer Platform (Horde)

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

$111K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE
What We Do
Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is searching for an experienced senior programmer to join our developer platform team. You'll work on Horde, our in-house platform that powers CI/CD, remote execution, build health, storage, and other services critical to developer iteration and workflows. This platform is key to delivering our internal game projects and supports numerous organizations outside of Epic.
In this role, you will
  • Collaborate with mixed discipline teams across Epic and multiple time zones to help steer Horde's architecture, ensuring new features are scalable, maintainable, and fit the overall design
  • Take ownership of parts of the Horde codebase, implementing new features, fixing bugs, and supporting internal teams and Unreal licensees
  • Develop and extend the Horde plugin architecture across Build, Compute, Storage, Secrets, and Tools
What we're looking for
  • 6+ years of professional software engineering experience designing distributed systems that handle scheduling, queueing, storage, and failure recovery at high volume
  • Experience building software behind CI/CD or developer infrastructure (job schedulers, remote execution, or artifact storage services)
  • Expert knowledge of C# and .NET, including multithreading and memory management
  • Strong backend and server architecture experience, including data modeling, API design, and scaling strategies
  • Experience with cloud solutions such as AWS or Azure
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Live service experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with ASP.NET, gRPC, MongoDB, or Redis (or equivalent) is a plus
  • Experience developing web frontends is a plus
  • Experience leveraging agentic engineering tools in your workflows is a plus
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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