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Tencent

Lead Gameplay Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$147.80K - $343.60K/yr

Experience bringing multiple large-scale game titles to completion on PC and consoles * 7+ years of professional game programming experience * Experience managing direct reports * Experience ...

LightSpeed Studios

Lead Gameplay Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$147.80K - $343.60K/yr

Experience bringing multiple large-scale game titles to completion on PC and consoles * 7+ years of professional game programming experience * Experience managing direct reports * Experience ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... This role does not manage or have direct reports or are responsible for employment decisions. The ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... This role does not manage or have direct reports or are responsible for employment decisions. The ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... This role does not manage or have direct reports or are responsible for employment decisions. The ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... This role does not manage or have direct reports or are responsible for employment decisions. The ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Seattle, WA · Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... This role does not manage or have direct reports or are responsible for employment decisions. The ...

Zynga

Principal Game Designer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$159.30K/yr

Responsibilities : • Collaborate with the Creative Director to set the vision for core gameplay ... Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on ...

Qualcomm

Director of Game AI Production

San Diego, CA · On-site

$189.60K - $284.40K/yr

Director of Game AI Production Qualcomm's Snapdragon Game Studios are seeking an experienced ... Our highly creative teams are full of veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts and ...

Zynga

Principal Game Designer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$159.30K/yr

Responsibilities : • Collaborate with the Creative Director to set the vision for core gameplay ... Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for director game engineer in the United States is $111,632.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Game Engineer vs Lead Game Engineer?

AspectDirector Game EngineerLead Game Engineer
ResponsibilitiesOversees engineering teams, sets strategic technical direction, manages project timelinesLeads technical development, mentors team members, ensures code quality and implementation
Required SkillsTechnical expertise, leadership, project management, communicationStrong coding skills, technical problem-solving, team leadership
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level collaboration, cross-department coordinationDevelopment teams, hands-on coding, technical planning
Common UsageUsed in larger studios or projects with multiple teamsUsed in both small and large teams for technical leadership

The main difference between a Director Game Engineer and a Lead Game Engineer lies in scope and focus. The Director typically oversees multiple teams and sets strategic goals, while the Lead focuses on technical leadership within a specific team. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the Director emphasizes management and coordination at a higher level.

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Infographic showing various Director Game Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,632 per year, or $53.7 per hour.
Mobile Game Production Mentor

Mobile Game Production Mentor

Games For Love

Lynnwood, WA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Games for Love is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works to ease suffering, save lives, and create sustainable futures for children. We believe in the concept of "distraction therapy" and bring the joy of gaming into the lives of our junior gamers in hospitals around the country. We plan to help 10 million kids in the next 5 years. We have a healthy ecosystem to achieve that goal with your intelligent contribution.
Job Description
Role: Volunteer- Mobile Game Production Mentor
We are seeking a Volunteer Mobile Game Production Mentor to join our Flight of the Fluffle Community Game Project. It's a mobile game where players collect power ups, gain altitude and defeat monsters in a new take on a classic endless runner adventure. You will mentor the game development team to understand the requirements, translating design ideas and concepts to build an engaging game.
Responsibilities
  • Guides game development team from ideation to post-launch support
  • Takes ownership of entire features, components and manages the full product/game life cycle
  • Tracks and implements improvement plans to drive efficiency
  • Provides technical assistance for modeling and mechanics of the game
  • Manages a direct staff of project leaders and mentoring/supporting junior level leadership within the department
  • Takes pride in developing and growing team members
  • Practices growth mindset in mentoring and supporting the team members
  • Partner with other departments, this role requires a candidate with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a good team ethic to unify a common vision

Requirements
  • Volunteer a minimum of 2-4 hrs. per week at your convenience for at least 6 months
  • Strong project and people management skills
  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership or project management role
  • 5+ Experience with programming in C#
  • 5+ Experience with full-cycle mobile game development with Unity
  • An understanding and appreciation for project schedule and deadlines, and efficient game development processes
  • Has made mobile games, released them into the wild and had successful launches
  • Have shipped at least one title or more
  • Actively foresees risks, manages timely communication, and mitigates with stakeholders

Qualifications
Qualifying Attitude
  • You want to be part of something great that positively impacts society, especially in times of crisis
  • You are proactive to collaborate remotely

Additional Information
Benefits
  • Work from anywhere on earth - 100% remote
  • Massive networking opportunities with 500+ members of our community
  • Level up your skills
  • OPT & CPT programs
  • Make a big impact in the world
  • Have lots of fun partnering with passionate game developers
  • Join the mastermind group and learn from top game developers
  • Volunteer recognition & awards

Games for Love is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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