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Freelance Unity Game Developer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Big Viking Games

VP of Engineering & AI

Toronto, ON · On-site

Provide technical direction for client (Unity) and backend game services teams * Drive strategy, architecture, and adoption of AI-enabled software development practices across the engineering ...

Big Viking Games

VP of Engineering & AI

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

Provide technical direction for client (Unity) and backend game services teams * Drive strategy, architecture, and adoption of AI-enabled software development practices across the engineering ...

Ametek

Senior Software Developer (Frontend)

Kanata, ON · Hybrid

... Unity, Unreal Engine, game development, or multimedia software programs who have a strong grasp of ... Degree/diploma in CS, Software Engineering, Multimedia, Game Dev, or related * Intermediate to ...

Puzzle Cats

AI Product Engineer, Games

Toronto, ON

Build and ship mobile game features in Unity (C#) for iOS and Android, including gameplay mechanics ... Review code and maintain high engineering standards, including AI-generated code Must-Haves

Tripledot Studios

Creative Strategy Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

Clipwire Games is one of Canada's top grossing mobile game developers, and the creator of Monopoly ... Establish creative operations such as briefs, asset specs, version control, and vendor/freelancer ...

Tripledot Studios

Motion Designer

Toronto, ON

Clipwire Games is one of Canada's top grossing mobile game developers, and the creator of Monopoly ... Bonus: experience with in-engine animation implementation (Unity, DOTween, or similar), live ops ...

Velan Studios

Level Designer (Senior+)

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$95K - CA$145K/yr

... gameplay engineers * Work closely with the Game Director, Designers, and Artists on the design ... Familiarity with tool-use and basic scripting in any major game-engine such as Unity, Unreal or ...

Velan Studios

Level Designer (Senior+)

Toronto, ON

CA$95K - CA$145K/yr

... gameplay engineers * Work closely with the Game Director, Designers, and Artists on the design ... Familiarity with tool-use and basic scripting in any major game-engine such as Unity, Unreal or ...

Velan Studios

Level Designer (Senior+)

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$100K - CA$150K/yr

Own the design of the procedural dungeon system in collaboration with gameplay and tools engineers ... Familiarity with tool-use and basic scripting in any major game-engine such as Unity, Unreal or ...

Velan Studios

Level Designer (Senior+)

Toronto, ON

CA$100K - CA$150K/yr

Own the design of the procedural dungeon system in collaboration with gameplay and tools engineers ... Familiarity with tool-use and basic scripting in any major game-engine such as Unity, Unreal or ...

Mlse

Cloud Platform Engineer

Toronto, ON

... Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. We bring these ... Freelance Rate We're glad you're here. Once you apply, we'll follow up by email, and you can track ...

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Parallelz

Software Engineer

Toronto, ON

Background in developer tooling, internal platforms, or improving developer experience at scale. * Unity or broader gaming ecosystem experience. Benefits * Group Retirement Savings Plan matching and ...

Parallelz

Software Engineer

Toronto, ON · On-site

Background in developer tooling, internal platforms, or improving developer experience at scale. * Unity or broader gaming ecosystem experience. Benefits * Group Retirement Savings Plan matching and ...

Velan Studios

Technical Artist (Senior+/Lead)

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll ... Production experience working in Unreal, Unity or other AAA engines * Production experience with ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance unity game developer in Ontario is $102,573.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Game Developer (Gacha Role-Playing Games)

Tier 9 Game Studios

Toronto, ON

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Medical, Dental, Vision

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Job description

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Please note: We will only contact you through our email domain @tier9studios.com - please report any emails you receive from any other domain.

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Role: Game Developer / Software Engineer (Gacha Role-Playing Games)

Location: Toronto, ON, M5C 1P1

Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About Us: Tier 9 Game Studios is a fast-paced mobile games company focused on creating industry-changing mobile role-playing games. Our live-service game is Auto Battles Online but we're actively developing a new game called Auto Battles World, an ambitious Gacha Idle RPG with a 2D open world. We're on the lookout for a seasoned and talented Game Developer to join our team and help us build exciting new features and content.

Role Overview: As a Game Developer at Tier 9 Game Studios, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing game mechanics, features, and systems. The nature of your job is highly technical but at times you might assist in other areas of development as well.

Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership over assigned work from start to finish.
  • Designing and implementing new systems to achieve project goals.
  • Learning and working with existing systems.
  • Ensuring that code meets quality and performance standards for release.
  • Identifying and addressing issues or areas of improvement proactively
  • Supporting and helping teammates when necessary.
  • Actively adopting new technologies and processes - even when the transition is a bit uncomfortable

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in C# and/or Java with a commitment to software engineering principles and code quality. OOP expertise is a must and ECS experience is a bonus, as part of our new game is built with this architecture pattern!
  • Experience as a player of online role-playing games (Maplestory, Idleon, Runescape, Path of Exile, World of Warcraft, AFK Arena, Hero Wars, Idle Heroes. etc.)
  • Experience in Unity or other similar game engine.
  • Experience with A.I. coding, including the use of Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and other top tools.
  • Ability to rapidly prototype and polish to high standards.
  • Great communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Strong debugging, optimization, and testing skills.
  • Proactive and independently motivated.
  • Time flexibility for fixing urgent issues in production, although we try to avoid this where possible.
  • Positive attitude and passion for creating great mobile games!

Benefits:

  • We don't require native fluency in English, only a level of proficiency sufficient for engineering and game design discussions. We're willing to accommodate for this!
  • Collaborative and creative work environment. We operate closely together and treat everyone with respect.
  • Opportunity for career advancement and skill development. We prioritize staying on the cutting edge of emerging technologies in order to constantly expand our own capabilities.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and paramedical benefits. This includes massage therapists, physiotherapists, counsellors and more!
  • Regular team meals and outings plus an abundance of in-office snacks, on the house!
  • Extremely fun and engaging work. See your completed features being enjoyed by players within weeks or even days!

If you have a passion for online role-playing games and the expertise to create captivating worlds, we want to hear from you! Join us in crafting games that leave a lasting impression on players and re-define the genre.

Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and include links to past projects if applicable.

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