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Freelance Video Game Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

Senior Software Engineer, Console

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

Senior Software Engineer, Console

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

Overview: GovCIO is currently hiring for UX/Video Game Develper to design AAA-quality user ... Collaborate with instructional designers, developers, and government stakeholders to align gameplay ...

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

... the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in size from ... Ability to use screen recording software like Camtasia * Able to work with After Effects templates ...

... the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in size from ... Ability to use screen recording software like Camtasia * Able to work with After Effects templates ...

Sr Software Engineer - Gameplay (NST)

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$137K - $180K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer in Gameplay, you will have a desire for leading the implementation on ... Strong understanding of core technologies, toolsets, and common workflows for video game ...

Freelance Playout Operator

New York, NY

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

We are seeking a Freelance Video Playout Operator to join our Fox News Channel team. As the ... Insert video elements during live programming as well as pretaped shows using a file server playout ...

Freelance Playout Operator

New York, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

We are seeking a Freelance Video Playout Operator to join our Fox News Channel team. As the ... Insert video elements during live programming as well as pretaped shows using a file server playout ...

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

Lead Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance video game software engineer in the United States is $150,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Panic Button

Austin, TX • On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Summary:
Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.
Responsibilities:
• Ability to support and maintain existing systems
• Ability to collaborate with other engineers, artists, and designers
• Experience with multithreaded, real-time systems
• Experience balancing performance and maintainability
Qualifications:
Required:
• 4+ years of work experience in gaming
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of C++
• Ability to support and maintain existing systems
• Ability to collaborate with other engineers, artists, and designers
• Experience with multithreaded, real-time systems
• Experience balancing performance and maintainability
Preferred:
• Experience with Unreal Engine or other proprietary engines
• Experience with modern console hardware
• Game industry experience
• Experience with low-level memory management and optimization
Company:
Panic Button is a cross-platform game development studio. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.