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$128K - $166K/yr

... engineers, designers, data scientists, and game studio teams to deliver social features that are ... From detailed technical updates to tight executive summaries for leadership, you know what each ...

You will work with developers, designers, and product managers to help you understand the product ... You love social media and game communities and you yourself have multiple social media channels ...

You will work with developers, designers, and product managers to help you understand the product ... You love social media and game communities and you yourself have multiple social media channels ...

$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 ...

Director of Product

Austin, TX · On-site

$231K - $241K/yr

... executive team • A passion for games, creating fun and compelling user experiences • ... Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on ...

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it ... You will interact with senior executives at our partner organizations and be a trusted evangelist ...

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133K - $135K/yr

As an Executive Producer for the Party and Puzzle Games Portfolio, you will be an operational ... Strong understanding of end-to-end game development processes, including design, programming, art ...

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$133K - $135K/yr

As an Executive Producer for the Party and Puzzle Games Portfolio, you will be an operational ... game development processes, including design, programming, art, and audio. Ability to manage ...

As an Executive Producer for the Party and Puzzle Games Portfolio, you will be an operational ... Strong understanding of end-to-end game development processes, including design, programming, art ...

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Gatos, CA · On-site +1

$144K - $146K/yr

As an Executive Producer for the Party and Puzzle Games Portfolio, you will be an operational ... game development processes, including design, programming, art, and audio. Ability to manage ...

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133K - $135K/yr

As an Executive Producer for the Party and Puzzle Games Portfolio, you will be an operational ... Strong understanding of end-to-end game development processes, including design, programming, art ...

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How much do executive game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Executive Game Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Game Developer, you need extensive experience in game design, project management, and a deep understanding of the gaming industry, often supported by a degree in computer science, game development, or a related field. Familiarity with game engines (such as Unity or Unreal Engine), project management tools, and production pipelines is typically required. Leadership, creative vision, and strong communication skills set exceptional candidates apart by enabling them to guide teams and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for delivering innovative, high-quality games on time and within budget while steering the overall strategic direction of projects.

How does an Executive Game Developer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a game's development cycle?

An Executive Game Developer works closely with cross-functional teams such as design, engineering, art, marketing, and production to ensure alignment with the project's vision and goals. They often facilitate communication between departments, resolve conflicts, and make high-level decisions to keep the project on track. This role requires balancing creative direction with business objectives, coordinating milestone reviews, and providing strategic guidance to team leads. Collaboration is key, as they must inspire and motivate diverse teams while ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.

What is the difference between Executive Game Developer vs Game Producer?

AspectExecutive Game DeveloperGame Producer
Primary RoleOversees game development projects, manages technical teams, and ensures creative visionManages project timelines, budgets, and coordination among teams
Required SkillsGame design, programming, leadership, project managementProject management, communication, scheduling, resource allocation
Work EnvironmentGame studios, development teams, technical settingsStudio offices, project management environments
Industry UsageUsed in game development companies for technical leadershipCommon in game studios for project oversight

While both roles are vital in game development, the Executive Game Developer focuses on technical leadership and creative direction, whereas the Game Producer manages project logistics and team coordination. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in the gaming industry.

What are Executive Game Developers?

Executive Game Developers are senior leaders in the video game industry who oversee the development and production of video games at a strategic level. They are responsible for setting the vision, managing large teams, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Executive Game Developers often collaborate with other departments such as marketing, finance, and design to ensure the game's success. Their role combines creative leadership with business management and industry expertise.
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Infographic showing various Executive Game Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.
Technical Program Manager - Games Social, Trust and Safety

Technical Program Manager - Games Social, Trust and Safety

Netflix

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$128K - $166K/yr

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Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 65 rated media


Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology.

Come be a part of what's next. The Games Technical Program Management (TPM) team, an integral part of Games Engineering, is dedicated to developing robust, end-to-end platform capabilities for developers and enabling Netflix members to seamlessly discover and engage with exciting interactive experiences. Our work spans game canvases across TV, web, and mobile; the Netflix Games Controller; on-device and cloud gaming infrastructure; and the studio tools and developer ecosystem that power every title we ship.

Social connection is the next frontier for Netflix Games. We believe the future of our games experience lives in the shift from "Wait, Netflix has Games?" to "Do you want to play the latest Netflix Game together?" Our Games Social and Trust & Safety teams are building the foundational capabilities - friend systems, shared play experiences, communication features, and the safety infrastructure that makes them all possible - to bring members together through play. As these social experiences scale, so does the need for robust trust and safety systems that protect our members and preserve the integrity of the platform.

As a TPM embedded in this space, you will drive the programs that bring social experiences to life across Netflix Games while ensuring every interaction is underpinned by world-class trust and safety capabilities. You will sit at the intersection of product vision and engineering execution, partnering with product managers, engineers, designers, data scientists, and game studio teams to deliver social features that are delightful, safe, and scalable. Who You Are An experienced technical program manager with a track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs involving social platforms and safety-by-design online community features.

Technically fluent enough to engage meaningfully with platform and application engineers. You understand social system architectures, real-time communication infrastructure, content moderation pipelines, and safety tooling without needing everything translated for you. A systems thinker who can map dependencies across engineering, studio, product, and cross-functional teams, and drive clarity when the path forward is ambiguous, especially in 0-to-1 problem spaces where you're building something that doesn't yet exist.

A strong communicator who adapts to the audience. From detailed technical updates to tight executive summaries for leadership, you know what each moment calls for. Proactive about risk: you identify problems before they become blockers and bring solutions, not just status.

This is particularly important in trust and safety, where gaps can have outsized member impact. Collaborative by default, but direct when decisions need to be made or priorities need to be contested. Committed to an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can do their best work.

AI-native in how you work. You already use AI tools to accelerate program delivery, surface risks, and synthesize information. You have the judgment to know where AI genuinely raises the bar and where human cross-functional coordination is essential.

What You Will Do Drive Games Social Platform Programs Own end-to-end program delivery for Games Social initiatives, including friend systems, multiplayer social features, communication capabilities, and the platform infrastructure that enables shared play experiences across TV, mobile, web, and cloud. Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and designers to define, scope, and ship social capabilities that move members from solo play to connected experiences. Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies between Games Platform engineering, Games UI, and Netflix Game Studios, ensuring teams are unblocked, sequenced correctly, and aligned on shared deliverables.

Create visibility into program health, surfacing risks and trade-offs to engineering leads and Games leadership through high-quality written communication and structured program reviews. Enable Studio Integration and Cross-Functional Partnerships Serve as the TPM interface between Games Social, Trust & Safety, and game studio partners (internal and external). Ensuring studios understand available social and safety capabilities and can integrate them effectively into their titles.

Drive requirements gathering and scoping for studio-facing social and safety features, translating developer and producer needs into actionable platform investments. Manage the delivery of social and safety tooling from concept through launch, including integration work with game developer tools and service. Operate with Technical Depth and Cross-Functional Influence Develop a working understanding of the Games social and safety architecture.

Including real-time messaging systems, identity and friend graphs, moderation pipelines, policy enforcement engines. Sufficient to identify technical risks and evaluate trade-offs without needing full translation from engineers. Engage across Games Engineering, Games UI, Design, Data Science, Games Studio, and central Netflix platform teams to manage dependencies, align on shared standards, and resolve conflicts between competing priorities.

Exemplify the Netflix culture by understanding, advocating for, and demonstrating its values in how you lead, communicate, and operate. Additional Experience (Nice to Have) Experience in the games industry in a TPM, product, or development capacity, particularly with multiplayer or socially connected titles. Deep experience building or managing social platform features at scale (friend systems, messaging, presence, shared experiences, etc).

Direct experience with trust and safety systems, including content moderation, abuse detection, reporting infrastructure, or policy enforcement tooling. Comfort shipping across multiple platforms, including mobile (Android/iOS), TV, and cloud/web. With an understanding of how platform constraints shape product and technical decisions Experience shipping social features that achieved meaningful adoption.

You've seen what separates features members actually use from ones that quietly go unused. Learn More We believe safe spaces where everyone can be their authentic selves are the key to a successful team, so we welcome and embrace all identities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our US-based team is happy to embrace remote work with the expectation that core working hours are PST and with occasional travel to on-site meetings, typically, but not limited to Los Gatos and/or Los Angeles.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range.

The range for this role is $420,000.00 - $630,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits

We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

See more details about our Benefits here. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams.

We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.


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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997