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Entry Level Game Engine Developer Jobs in Atlanta, GA

TRICK 3D

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

... engineer technical solutions for our clients, wields Unreal Engine 4 and other content creation ... Ability to work effectively with game design and technical constraints while maximizing visual ...

Trick 3d

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA

$120K - $144K/yr

... engineer technical solutions for our clients, wields Unreal Engine 4 and other content creation ... Ability to work effectively with game design and technical constraints while maximizing visual ...

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Aircraft Support Mechanic

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$27.75 - $36.25/hr

THIS REQUISITION WILL BE USED FOR ALL ENGINE SHOP AIRCRAFT SUPPORT MECHANIC POSITIONS IN ATLANTA ... This position is the perfect entry-level mechanic position. You will have many opportunities to ...

KCI Technologies Inc.

SUE Technician II

Duluth, GA · On-site

... in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ... THE COMPANY KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and ...

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How much do entry level game engine developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level game engine developer in Atlanta, GA is $104,312.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,400.00 and $119,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Game Engine Developer vs Junior Software Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Game Engine DeveloperJunior Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, relevant coursework in graphics or game developmentBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, basic programming skills
Work EnvironmentGame studios, interactive entertainment companiesTech companies, software development firms
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming and entertainment industryAcross various industries including tech, finance, healthcare
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles in game developmentExploring entry-level software development positions

While both roles are entry-level and require foundational programming skills, the Entry Level Game Engine Developer focuses specifically on developing and optimizing game engines within the gaming industry. In contrast, a Junior Software Engineer has a broader scope, working on various software projects across multiple industries. The choice depends on your interest in gaming versus general software development careers.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Game Engine Developer job openings in Atlanta, GA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 11% Contract, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,312 per year, or $50.1 per hour.
TECHNICAL ARTIST

TECHNICAL ARTIST

TRICK 3D

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Here at TRICK 3D, we're building beautiful virtual worlds. Wanna join?
TRICK 3D sits at the forefront of immersive content and technology innovation in VR, AR, MR and much more. Our team is pioneering landscape-shifting work and ideas for large brands and top entertainment innovators. TRICK 3D works closely with our Fortune 500 and entertainment industry clients as an innovation partner; our client roster includes CNN, Cartoon Network, Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), Turner Broadcasting System, Sprout, Virgin Australia and many more. Our team is tight-knit and passionate and gets fired up by innovative, effective and beautiful work.
Job Description
We are seeking a Technical Artist with proven experience using the Unreal Engine to work closely with our real-time content and product development teams.
The ideal Technical Artist will be a technical problem-solver and have a passion for technical design, pipeline efficiency, and visual quality. The ideal candidate crafts blueprints and code to engineer technical solutions for our clients, wields Unreal Engine 4 and other content creation software masterfully to create beautiful content, and works closely with project producers, art directors and project leads to maintain a cohesive vision of quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
  • Collaborate with artists and producers to identify and overcome technical hurdles in new and ongoing projects, offering strategic advice for research, development, and project execution.
  • Apply technical problem-solving to achieve practical solutions to artists' needs that improve visual quality & reduce production time.
  • Actively seek opportunities to improve team creative skills and product quality by researching and sharing software and techniques.
  • Maintain technical integrity of team through documentation and management of best practices, naming conventions, asset libraries, and external resources.
  • Ability to work effectively with game design and technical constraints while maximizing visual quality in Unreal, 3DS Max, and Maya.
  • Expert knowledge, both artistic and technical in Adobe suite, Max or Maya, and Unreal Engine.
  • Expert knowledge of Unreal's Blueprint system.
  • Familiarity with Unity & C#
  • Understanding of shader node graph and physically-based shading and rendering workflows, especially in Unreal Engine.
  • Experience with organic and hard surface modeling with clean, optimized topology and UVs.
  • Excellent comprehension of architecture, material use, and construction principles, as well as a master-level understanding of light, color, form, and spatial relationships.

Not Required, but Preferred:
  • Asset management and strategic pipeline development experience.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML.
  • VR/AR Experience.
  • Experience building dynamic apps that connect to a web-based backend such as Heroku, Firebase, or general REST APIs.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Perforce/Helix and Git.
  • Networking and/or server administration for Windows and Linux systems.
  • Working knowledge of CMS systems like Drupal.
  • Familiarity with Server-side scripting experience with PHP, Python and database administration with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL.

Additional Information
TRICK 3D offers an exceptionally creative and flexible workplace and competitive compensation. We dig and hire creative, nimble, driven, team-oriented and passionate people and provide them with opportunities to solve, grow and create.
TRICK 3D employee benefits include:
  • A week-long winter holiday break in addition to three weeks paid time off each calendar year.
  • Office snacks, coffee, tea, beer, frequent team lunches, and regular team outings.
  • Holiday parties, happy hours, and team building activities.
  • Medical insurance with a low employee contribution.
  • Short-term disability (paid for by the employer).
  • An incredible client list including some of the most recognized brands.
  • A casual and creative work environment with flexible in and out times.

TRICK 3D is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our studio. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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