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Freelance Video Game Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

$122K - $140K/yr

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

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 ...

... 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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

... 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 ...

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 ...

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How much do freelance video game software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 20, 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, Console

Senior Software Engineer, Console

Panic Button

Austin, TX

$100K - $200K/yr

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

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.
Requirements

  • 3 years of game console (Xbox, Switch, PlayStation) experience
  • Deep understanding of low-level console-specific (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo) optimizations and core subsystems, memory management, cross-platform development
  • Mastery of C/C++, with excellent multi-threaded programming techniques

Bonus

  • Experience with console network development
  • Team lead experience
  • Unreal Engine 4 or 5 experience

Salary Range

  • $100,000 - $200,000