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Remote (US Only) - Eastern Time Zone About Us Gambyt's mission is to make real-money gaming ... You will collaborate closely with product, design, engineering peers, and client stakeholders to ...

Remote (US Only) - Eastern Time Zone About Us Gambyt's mission is to make real-money gaming ... You will collaborate closely with product, design, engineering peers, and client stakeholders to ...

Remote (US Only) - Eastern Time Zone About Us Gambyt's mission is to make real-money gaming ... You will collaborate closely with product, design, engineering peers, and client stakeholders to ...

Remote (US Only) - Eastern Time Zone About Us Gambyt's mission is to make real-money gaming ... You will collaborate closely with product, design, engineering peers, and client stakeholders to ...

Entry Level SUE Technician

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $21/hr

... in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ... KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the ...

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How much do entry level game design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level game design in the United States is $149,118.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $155,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Game Designer, and why are they important?

Entry Level Game Designers need a solid understanding of game mechanics, creativity, and basic programming or scripting knowledge, often supported by a degree in game design, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, as well as tools such as Photoshop or Maya, is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help individuals collaborate effectively and adapt to feedback. These skills and qualities are essential for creating engaging gameplay experiences and contributing successfully to multidisciplinary development teams.

What are entry level game designers?

Entry level game designers are professionals who assist in the creation and development of video games, usually as part of a larger design team. They often focus on tasks such as designing levels, creating game mechanics, writing documentation, and playtesting. These positions are typically suitable for recent graduates or individuals with limited industry experience who want to start a career in game design. Entry level game designers collaborate closely with artists, programmers, and senior designers to bring ideas to life and improve gameplay. Strong creativity, communication skills, and a passion for gaming are important for this role.

What are some common challenges faced by entry-level game designers, and how can they overcome them?

Entry-level game designers often face challenges such as balancing creative ideas with practical limitations like budget, technology, and deadlines. They may also need to adapt quickly to feedback from team members and learn industry-standard tools and workflows. To overcome these challenges, it's helpful to stay open to collaboration, actively seek mentorship from experienced designers, and continuously build technical and communication skills. Embracing constructive criticism and being willing to iterate on designs will help you grow and contribute effectively to the team.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Game Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,118 per year, or $71.7 per hour.
Machine Learning Engineer, User Understanding (Entry-Level / New Grad)

Machine Learning Engineer, User Understanding (Entry-Level / New Grad)

Unity Technologies

Mountain View, CA

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Mountain View, CA, USA

Machine Learning Engineer, User Understanding (Entry-Level / New Grad)

Location

Mountain View, CA, USA

Department

AI & Machine Learning

Requisition ID

JOBREQ-2616049

Role description

The opportunity

Our Gamer AI team develops conversion rate prediction and market price models that power our ad ranking and recommendation systems. By leveraging large-scale data and contextual signals, we continuously enhance prediction relevance and accuracy. This drives outcomes such as higher user engagement, stronger conversion performance, and better return on ad spend, helping advertisers achieve their goals while delivering a more engaging experience for users.

We are seeking a motivated Machine Learning Engineer to support the development and maintenance of systems for understanding user behavior across applications. You will contribute to improving ad ranking, conversion predictions, and recommendation systems, working alongside experienced engineers to build behavioral models and optimize ad performance.

What you'll be doing

  • Design, implement, and optimize user behavior models that directly influence ad ranking, bidding, and conversion outcomes across billions of impressions.

  • Monitor model performance and help identify data quality issues or model degradation.

  • Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to improve your craft.

  • Learn and communicate how our models work to cross-functional partners.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related field.

  • Strong foundation in Python or similar programming languages.

  • Familiarity with machine learning fundamentals and statistical analysis.

  • Curiosity about how ads, recommendations, and user behavior work at scale.

  • Hungry to grow through rapid iteration, experimenting with real signals and learning what works at scale.

You might also have

  • First experience, publications, or academic projects in the ads domain or recommendation systems.

  • Exposure to experimentation and A/B testing frameworks.

  • Experience using AI tools like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot to learn and build faster.

Additional information

  • Relocation support is not available for this position

  • Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.

Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.

While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.

Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrbRLG1N-apH1eahQ622Gypo-rmiAB6LLTP1UsSWQNu7omxQ/viewform) to let us know.

This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.

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*Note: This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.

Gross pay salary

$100,800—$155,980 USD