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Absurd Ventures

World Builder

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

... our large-scale open world AAA game in Unreal Engine 5. You will be part of a team who is ... Background in level design or strong design sensibility Description * Full-time job with benefits.

Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Expertise with AAA game engines and deep knowledge of audio implementation workflows. * Advanced ... Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is ...

Discord

Solutions Architect, SF Bay Area

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$220K - $247K/yr

As a Solutions Architect on the Games team at Discord, you'll serve as the technical owner for AAA ... The US base salary range for this full-time position is $220,000 to $247,500 + equity + benefits.

Intrepid Studios

Gameplay Programmer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$136K - $151K/yr

Passion and enthusiasm for video games * One or more shipped AAA multi-player titles preferred ... All posted positions are on-site, full-time, with generous medical benefits options, paid sick ...

Intrepid Studios

Gameplay Programmer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$136K - $151K/yr

Passion and enthusiasm for video games * One or more shipped AAA multi-player titles preferred ... All posted positions are on-site, full-time, with generous medical benefits options, paid sick ...

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How much do full time aaa games jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time aaa games in the United States is $123,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Aaa Games vs Full Time Game Designer?

AspectFull Time Aaa GamesFull Time Game Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Game Design, Computer Science, or related field; experience in AAA titlesBachelor's in Game Design, Art, or related field; portfolio of game projects
Work EnvironmentLarge studios with structured teams, high production valuesCreative teams, collaborative environment, often smaller teams
Industry UsageUsed by major gaming companies producing AAA titlesCommon across various game development companies, including AAA and indie

Full Time Aaa Games roles focus on developing high-budget, high-quality titles within large studios, requiring specialized experience. Full Time Game Designers work on creating game concepts, mechanics, and narratives across different studio sizes. While both roles involve game development, Aaa Games positions emphasize production scale and technical expertise, whereas Game Designers focus on creative design and user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a AAA Game Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a AAA Game Developer, you need strong programming skills (often in C++/C#), a solid grasp of computer graphics, and a relevant degree in computer science, game design, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, source control systems, and possibly certifications in game development are typically required. Creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability are vital soft skills for collaborating within large, multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications ensure the technical excellence, innovation, and seamless collaboration necessary to deliver high-quality, large-scale games.

What are some common challenges faced by developers working on full-time AAA games, and how can they be addressed?

Developers in full-time AAA game roles often encounter challenges such as tight deadlines, rapidly changing project scopes, and high expectations for quality and innovation. Working in large, multidisciplinary teams can sometimes make communication and coordination complex, especially when integrating features or resolving bugs. To address these challenges, it's important to develop strong project management and collaboration skills, actively participate in regular team meetings, and stay adaptable to shifting priorities. Many studios also provide mentorship and career development programs to help team members grow and manage the demands of AAA production.

What are AAA games?

AAA games, often pronounced 'triple-A,' are high-budget, high-profile video games produced and distributed by large, well-known publishers. These games typically feature cutting-edge graphics, extensive content, and significant marketing campaigns. The development teams for AAA games are usually large, and the production cycles can last several years. Because of the substantial investment involved, AAA games are expected to deliver high-quality experiences and achieve considerable commercial success.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Aaa Games job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,552 per year, or $59.4 per hour.
Senior Unreal Tools & Infrastructure Engineer, Games Studio

Senior Unreal Tools & Infrastructure Engineer, Games Studio

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

$116K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 68 rated media

Job description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

Who we are
Our game studio, codenamed Blue Studio, is a group of passionate and experienced game makers. We are developers, producers, and content creators all driven by delivering a world-class, AAA gaming experience inside of Netflix.
We are looking for teammates who share our desires to create this experience and who can make a positive contribution to our workplace culture. We are a remote first studio, so we are also looking for developers who will thrive in a remote workplace environment.
About the position
We're looking for an experienced and highly-skilled Unreal Tools and Infrastructure Engineer to help us accelerate the development of our game. We want someone who is not only a proficient coder, but also someone who can take the time to understand the needs of everyone who contributes to the game and can craft both backend and frontend solutions that accelerate the efforts of engineers and content creators alike.
As an engineer at Netflix you are empowered and expected to identify and prioritize your own work and to design and implement solutions that impact the entire studio.The ideal candidate should have experience building Unreal Engine tools and workflows for small to medium sized teams utilizing development partners across the globe. They will be well versed in asset pipelines, build infrastructure, and automation. They are able to collaborate with engineers across Netflix, as well as external developers, collectively ensuring that our workflows are equipped to handle the vast scale of assets in an AAA game.
Now is an amazing time to join Netflix as we seek to entertain the world. We have over 250 million paid members in over 190 countries, and we won't stop there.

Responsibilities

  • Development Tooling: Identifying and building easy to use frameworks that enable engineers, designers, and artists to rapidly iterate
  • Technical Leadership: Providing technical guidance to make right-sized workflow architecture decisions for prototyping and a successful future final product on in-progress technologies and platforms
  • Collaboration and Communication: Able to work across disciplines with minimum process to organize work and create predictability in an unpredictable space

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience developing multiple AAA games
  • Experience shipping one or more titles as tools engineer with a focus on efficient team pipelines in Unreal Engine
  • Experience building workflow utilizing cloud computing platforms like AWS
  • Exceptional communication, cross discipline collaboration and leadership skills
  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine
  • Expert level skills in C++Passion for playing, incubating, building, and shipping video games

Bonus Skills

  • Experience working broadly with Unreal Engine (gameplay, UI, animation)
  • Strong workflow user experience sense
  • Strong understanding of lightweight production/team process
  • Experience working with early or unreleased game platforms
  • Full stack/backend services expertise - experience using open-source tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, etc.
  • Experience with content creation tools (Maya, Blender, etc) and developing content pipelines
  • Fluency in Java, C#, or Python
Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top-of-market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $90,000 - $600,000.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefitshere.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

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About Netflix

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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