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Game Engine Developer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Role - Game Engine Developer Location - Redmond, WA (on-site) We're looking for a game engine ... Deep experience with Unreal Engine internals and plugin/module development. * Solid understanding ...

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Senior Tools & Build Engineer, Games

OR · On-site +1

$280K - $400K/yr

Administer and evolve Unreal Game Sync (UGS)-streams, project definitions, and build configs-while surfacing UGS information clearly inside your C# tools and editor UIs. Improve developer workflows ...

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Game Engine Developer

Santa Clara, CA

$120K - $130K/yr

Role - Game Engine Developer Location - Redmond, WA (on-site) We're looking for a game engine ... Deep experience with Unreal Engine internals and plugin/module development. * Solid understanding ...

Netflix

Senior Tools & Build Engineer, Games

OR · On-site +1

$280K - $400K/yr

Administer and evolve Unreal Game Sync (UGS)-streams, project definitions, and build configs-while surfacing UGS information clearly inside your C# tools and editor UIs. Improve developer workflows ...

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How much do director unreal game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for director unreal 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 is the difference between Director Unreal Game Developer vs Unreal Game Developer?

AspectDirector Unreal Game DeveloperUnreal Game Developer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Design, or related field; extensive experience in Unreal EngineBachelor's degree or equivalent; proficiency in Unreal Engine and programming languages
Work EnvironmentLeads development teams, manages project scope, and oversees creative directionFocuses on coding, designing, and implementing game features within Unreal Engine
Industry UsageUsed in AAA and large-scale game studios for leadership rolesCommon in indie and mid-sized studios for technical development

The main difference is that a Director Unreal Game Developer typically oversees entire projects and manages teams, while an Unreal Game Developer primarily focuses on technical implementation and coding within Unreal Engine. Both roles require strong Unreal Engine skills, but the director role involves leadership and strategic planning.

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Infographic showing various Director Unreal Game Developer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 40% As Needed, 5% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 46% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.
Unreal Engineer, Gaming

Unreal Engineer, Gaming

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San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
You are a game-development professional, eager to be a key contributor on a dynamic, happy team.
We are using Unreal Engine 4. The ideal candidate has great C++ skills in a game development environment, along with Unreal development prowess. But, don't count yourself out if your Unreal development skills are actually more novice than expert, but you are otherwise a true game-dev pro.
Responsibilities
  • Work with Product to build and maintain the best sports training platform on the market
  • Work closely with Design, from specification through production

Requirements
  • Some experience with Unreal Engine 4, even if not part of a commercial product
  • 3+ years professional development experience in the games industry
  • Fluency in C++
  • Fantastic debugging skills
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, complexity, and system design
  • Basic game math fundamentals (vectors, matrices, physics, projections, camera space, tangent space, object space)
  • Basic understanding of software design patterns
  • Working knowledge of source control, including best practices (branching/streams)
  • A practice of code instrumentation, tools, and development KPIs
  • Bachelors in CS, or equivalent experience

Bonus Qualifications
  • Understanding of concurrent programming
  • Basic relational database abilities (SQL, Postgres or AWS RDS)
  • Experience with Git and JIRA/Confluence
  • Experience with build systems, continuous integration and deployment
  • A background working with asset management systems, asset bundles, and in particular downloadable content (DLC)

JOB REQUIRED SKILLS:
C++, Unreal, AWS, SQL
Must Have
  • 3+ years of gaming engine development
  • BS CS or equivalent experience (addiitional 3yrs)
  • Some experience with Unreal Engine 4
  • Fluency in C++
  • Basic game math skills (vectors, matrices, physics, projections, camera space, tangent space, object space)

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