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Game Engineering Director

$255K - $383K/yr

Communicate with PlayStation executives, directors, and technology teams, as needed REQUIRED SKILLS * Experience managing an organization of 20+ engineers on AAA game engineering teams * Experience ...

Amazon

Senior Game Producer, Amazon Games

Seattle, WA

$141K - $143K/yr

You'll work with world-class external game developers to build great games while establishing ... executive leadership - Remain up to date with products and services across the game industry, and ...

Amazon

Senior Game Producer, Amazon Games

Seattle, WA · On-site

$141K - $143K/yr

You'll work with world-class external game developers to build great games while establishing ... executive leadership - Remain up to date with products and services across the game industry, and ...

Hudson River Trading

Algo Developer

New York, NY · On-site

Algo Developers are responsible for building and maintaining the models that drive our trading. A ... At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game ...

Relevate Health

$100K - $125K/yr

Join a team of top artists, engineers, designers, and others who've joined us from prominent gaming ... Skill to lead efforts through complex communication situations with executives, partners, and the ...

Skillz Inc.

CEO, Beamable

... game developers to build, operate, and scale multiplayer games. Acquired by Skillz Inc. in 2026 ... We look forward to having you on board! Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ) is a publicly traded technology ...

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How much do executive board game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive board 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 an Executive Board Game Developer?

An Executive Board Game Developer is a senior professional who oversees the creation, design, and production of board games. They are responsible for leading a team of designers, artists, and playtesters to bring innovative and engaging board games to market. Their role often includes managing budgets, timelines, and partnerships with publishers or distributors, as well as guiding the creative vision of the projects. Executive Board Game Developers also stay informed about industry trends and player preferences to ensure their games are both fun and commercially successful.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Executive Board Game Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Board Game Developer, you need a strong background in game design, project management, and a deep understanding of the board game industry, often supported by a relevant degree or extensive experience in game development. Familiarity with prototyping tools, playtesting platforms, and publishing processes—as well as knowledge of digital design software like Adobe Creative Suite and Tabletop Simulator—is highly valuable. Leadership, creative vision, and excellent communication skills are crucial soft skills that set top candidates apart. These abilities are vital to successfully guiding teams, creating innovative games, and driving products from concept to market in a competitive industry.

What are some common challenges faced by Executive Board Game Developers when leading a project from concept to launch?

Executive Board Game Developers often navigate challenges such as balancing creative vision with market demands, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing production timelines. They must ensure that the game mechanics are both innovative and accessible while overseeing playtesting and iterating based on feedback. Additionally, they collaborate closely with artists, writers, and marketing teams to align the final product with company goals and audience expectations, making strong project management and communication skills essential.
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Game Engineering Director

Game Engineering Director

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)

Phoenix, AZ • On-site, Remote

$255K - $383K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Would you like to work on a new IP and new genre at teamLFG that combines amazing action feel with lighthearted and whimsical characters? Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities?

As an Engineering Director at teamLFG, you will hire, build and direct a technology organization to deliver amazing never-seen-before game experiences. Your organization will build and utilize a wide range of technologies and workflows to develop, continuously deliver, and maintain a live production game service. As part of the project and studio leadership team, you will create and evolve a technology strategy that is aligned with project goals and initiatives and serves the needs of the game, its players, and employees. As part of a diverse company that prizes creativity and technical excellence, your servant leadership will inspire and motivate a cross-discipline team to help build a new franchise beloved by millions.

We look for candidates who value joining a mission-focused team with a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary project leadership team to develop and maintain a product technology strategy that is informed by product vision, technical costs, and long-term technology goals

  • Leveraging the Unreal Engine and technology the team has built, direct the engineering organization to tackle challenging problems, find combinations of innovative technology with proven models, and build reliable solutions that deliver game experiences while sensibly managing technology risks

  • Recruit, nurture, and retain an engineering organization (30+ engineers, both internal FTE and external codev) with the skills, capacity, and adaptability to navigate uncertainty and deliver on the changing needs of the project

  • Manage multiple senior engineering leads, providing management support, technical guidance, constructive feedback, and career development coaching

  • Work with production leadership to schedule, track, deliver, and close out game features and releases, anticipating and mitigating any critical risks encountered, technical or otherwise

  • Communicate with PlayStation executives, directors, and technology teams, as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Experience managing an organization of 20+ engineers on AAA game engineering teams

  • Experience working with and directing co-development engineering teams

  • Experience with developing and running online games in a live service environment

  • Ability to align with leadership and executive stakeholders, translate goals into strategic technology solutions with a thorough understanding of cost, efficiency, and quality tradeoffs, and then lead an organization to execute on a technology strategy

  • Effectively communicate with and inspire fellow engineers by driving team alignment and buy-in on technology vision and architectural principles

  • Ability to work with a team in a hybrid environment, leveraging real time chat communications and documentation across an entire game studio

  • Ability to communicate with stakeholders of different business, technical, and non-technical backgrounds, to help align objectives and negotiate common goals

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS

  • Experience with development using the Unreal Engine

  • Experience with development on a variety of platforms (PC, console)

  • Experience with agile development methodologies

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$255,000-$383,000 USD

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