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Stardock Corporation

Senior Game Developer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, Michigan office and relocation assistance ... in game or simulation development. * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering ...

Holospark

Holospark is looking for an experienced Gameplay Engineer to join and help us create and impliment ... game engines * Working knowledge of AWS, GameLift and/or GameSparks Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Cloud Chamber

Gameplay Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry. * Identify ... Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including ...

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Gameplay Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry. * Identify ... Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including ...

Templar Media

Lead Gameplay Programmer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$125K - $139K/yr

We are actively staffing up for both in-house game development and supporting published titles ... This position is full-time onsite/remote at our studio in Alpharetta, GA.

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Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$108K - $161K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who we are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including ...

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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time game engineer in the United States is $141,941.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Game Engineer vs Full Time Software Developer?

AspectFull Time Game EngineerFull Time Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, experience with game enginesBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, general programming skills
Work EnvironmentGame studios, entertainment industryTech companies, various industries
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming and entertainmentBroad, including finance, healthcare, tech
Common Search IntentGame development roles, gaming industry jobsSoftware development careers, programming jobs

Full Time Game Engineers focus on creating and optimizing video games using specialized tools and engines, often working in entertainment settings. Full Time Software Developers have a broader scope, working on various software applications across industries. While both roles require programming skills and similar educational backgrounds, Game Engineers specialize in game-specific technologies and workflows.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Game Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,941 per year, or $68.2 per hour.

Senior Game Engineer, GenAI - Games

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 75 rated media

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.
We are seeking a Senior Game Engineer who is passionate about the next frontier of interactive storytelling and player agency. In this role, you won't just be building models; you'll be building experiences. You will leverage Generative AI to break traditional scripted boundaries, creating dynamic gameplay systems that respond to players in ways previously thought impossible.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design-Led Engineering:Work elbow-to-elbow with Game Designers to prototype and ship AI-augmented gameplay.
  • Player-Centric AI:Implement GenAI features that directly enhance the player experience, ensuring that AI-generated content feels intentional, high-quality, and most importantly, fun.
  • Core Systems Integration: Architect how GenAI hooks into core game systems (AI behavior trees, narrative engines, and world-building tools) to ensure seamless, low-latency performance.
  • Guardrails & UX:Develop the "logic layer" that sits between raw AI outputs and the player, ensuring content remains on-theme, safe, and balanced within the game's mechanics.
  • Rapid Gameplay Iteration:Use GenAI to accelerate the "find the fun" phase of development, building internal tools that allow for faster level blocking, asset variation, and playtesting loops.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Debug complex interactions where AI systems meet deterministic game logic, maintaining the stability of the live game environment.

Qualifications
  • Gameplay Engineering Core: 5+ years of professional experience in game development. You have a deep understanding of game architecture, player controllers, and real-time systems.
  • Applied GenAI Skills: Proven experience using LLMs or Diffusion models to solve specific product problems. You know how to prompt, fine-tune, and chain models to get predictable results in an unpredictable game world.
  • Systems Thinker: You understand how a change in an AI's "personality" or "generation parameters" affects game balance and the overall player journey.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expert-level C++ or C# (Unity/Unreal) and a grasp of Python for tooling and data pipelines.
  • Passion for Innovation: You are excited by "impossible" design challenges and believe GenAI is the key to unlocking new genres of play.

Generally, 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 $280,000.00 - $400,000.00.
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 Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity 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.

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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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