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Freelance Game Engine Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Engine Programmer

Novato, CA · On-site

$108K - $161K/yr

Work closely with other game developers to define and implement the vision of our game. * Maintain and manage our core engine and assist with integrations from Epic. * Partner with the engine ...

Senior Engine Programmer

Novato, CA · On-site

$108K - $161K/yr

Work closely with other game developers to define and implement the vision of our game. * Maintain and manage our core engine and assist with integrations from Epic. * Partner with the engine ...

Senior Engine Programmer

Novato, CA · On-site

$108K - $161K/yr

Work closely with other game developers to define and implement the vision of our game. * Maintain and manage our core engine and assist with integrations from Epic. * Partner with the engine ...

... game engine that's making the world playable. About the Role We are looking for a Game Play Engineer who loves solving cutting-edge technical challenges to deliver great player experiences. As a ...

Work closely with other game developers to define and implement the vision of our game. * Maintain and manage our core engine and assist with integrations from Epic. * Partner with the engine ...

... game engine architectures and plugin development patterns Experience maintaining open source projects and working with developer communities Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or ...

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How much do freelance game engine developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance game engine 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.
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Game Developer ( El Segundo, CA ) 1461

Game Developer ( El Segundo, CA ) 1461

TalentPro Consulting

El Segundo, CA

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Posted 6 days ago

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Job description

Game Developer ( El Segundo, CA ) 1461
6+ month contract - Onsite
Pay rate: Open
US citizenship required

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain 2D and 3D games and simulations using the Unity game engine.
Collaborate with artists and designers to implement game assets and mechanics.
Optimize game performance across various platforms.
Debug and troubleshoot game-related issues and glitches.
Implement and test game mechanics and interactions.
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in Game Development, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Unity Developer with a portfolio of successful game projects.
Proficiency in C# programming language for Unity game development.
Strong understanding of Unity's physics, rendering, and AI systems.
Experience with 2D and 3D game development in Unity.
Ability to optimize game performance for various platforms (PC, mobile, consoles).
Knowledge of game design principles and gameplay mechanics.
Familiarity with game asset creation tools and pipelines such as Autodesk 3ds Max, Houdini, Blender, Unity Asset Transformer (formerly Pixyz), etc.
Familiarity with software configuration control systems (Git).
Effective collaboration skills to work with artists, designers, developers, and customers.
Passion for gaming and a commitment to creating immersive and engaging experiences.
Preferred Skillsets:
DiSTI VE Studio
Python
C++
NVDIA Omniverse