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Collaborate with art, audio, engineering, and design teams to align math with player experience * Play-test games in development and refine math using simulations, testing, and player feedback

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Collaborate with art, audio, engineering, and design teams to align math with player experience * Play-test games in development and refine math based on simulations, testing, and player feedback

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How much do freelance game simulation programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance game simulation programmer in the United States is $92,636.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Game Simulation Programmer vs Freelance Game Developer?

AspectFreelance Game Simulation ProgrammerFreelance Game Developer
Primary FocusCreating realistic simulations and physics models for gamesDesigning, coding, and implementing overall game features and mechanics
Skills & CredentialsProgramming, physics, mathematics, simulation software knowledgeProgramming, game design, UI/UX, storytelling
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often collaborating with artists and designersEnd-to-end game development, often solo or small teams
Industry UsageUsed in simulation-heavy games, VR, AR, training appsUsed across all game genres and platforms

While both roles involve programming skills, a Freelance Game Simulation Programmer specializes in creating realistic physics and simulation models, whereas a Freelance Game Developer handles the overall game design and development process. The choice depends on whether your expertise is in simulation technology or broader game creation.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Game Simulation Programmer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 61% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,636 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Simulation Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI โ€ข On-site

Applied Intuition Inc.
Software Developmentย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

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About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the companyโ€™s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

We are looking for simulation engineers interested in designing elegant solutions to difficult problems in the autonomy and mobility space. Simulation Application Engineers work with external and internal users to develop VehicleSim and ADP based applications and models. Our engineers source valuable feedback from users to effectively drive and influence product direction. At Applied Intuition, we encourage engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, closely interact with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture.

At Applied, you will:
  • Develop new applications that can be used and then modified by automotive customers to improve their simulations
  • Collaborate closely with our automotive customers to provide technical support and collect data for new feature development
  • Create thorough documentation for new and existing software applications
  • Test and provide feedback for new versions of our software
  • Work closely with cross functional team to develop and conduct customer training remotely and onsite
We're looking for someone who has:
  • A MS in Mechanical Engineering or a BS with relevant industry experience
  • 5+ years of hands on experience in the automotive industry
  • Experience using simulation software such as CarSim, Simulink, CarMaker, Adams, or similar tools
  • Evaluated vehicle dynamics behavior at the system level such as response to driver controls
  • Experience evaluating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems at the system level
  • Familiarity using AI tooling to accelerate development safely
Nice to have:
  • Familiarity or experience using our products (CarSim, BikeSim, TruckSim, and SuspensionSim)
  • Experience creating new projects (steering, braking, or other AV/ADAS enabling controllers) using our products and MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Ability to program as needed to support automation and integration of multiple software tools
  • Worked with automotive driving simulators and real-time simulation systems such as DSPACE, Concurrent, NI, and VI-Grade.
  • Experience with Unreal Game Engine

Donโ€™t meet every single requirement? If youโ€™re excited about this role but your past experience doesnโ€™t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

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