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DevSelect

SDK Engineer V

Seattle, WA · On-site

Seattle, WA Openings: 1 Type: Full-time Hire CLIENT is an innovative developer and world-class publisher of a diverse portfolio of casual game franchises. We serve millions of players every day and ...

Roblox

[2026] Software Engineer, Game Developer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$153.12K - $196.75K/yr

As a Software Engineer in our Creator group, you will push the envelope of what's possible in top ... All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on ...

DevSelect

Mobile Game Build Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Seattle, WA Openings: 1 Type: Full-time Hire CLIENT is an innovative developer and world-class publisher of a diverse portfolio of casual game franchises. We serve millions of players every day and ...

Netflix

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$266K - $442K/yr

Has experience working with game engines such as Unity3D or Unreal, with understanding of their ... Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation ...

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How much do full time game engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 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 May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 79% Physical, 11% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,941 per year, or $68.2 per hour.
Faculty Game Development Bachelor's Program

Faculty Game Development Bachelor's Program

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Full Sail University rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

433rd of 529 rated colleges and universities

Job description

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding!
The mission of the Game Development program is to educate game developers who are team-centered individuals prepared to meet the technical challenges and collaborative requirements of the game development industry. Course Directors may be required to teach both on-campus and online.
All positions are full time,. Candidates must be a resident of the State of Florida.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills, maintain student-centered focus, and update curriculum to keep current and relevant to industry standards.
  • Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and encourage active learning.
  • Create learning activities, including assignments, tests, quizzes and labs, and assess student outcomes in a timely manner through effective assessment and constructive feedback to students to support the learning process.
  • Perform lectures for campus courses, and hold scheduled virtual course meetings for online courses. Teaching will be conducted through on-campus and online delivery.
  • Interact positively with diverse student populations; provide all students with equal opportunities for learning.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the industry, maintain knowledge and skill relevancy through continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan.

Other Responsibilities:
  • Adheres to the policies and procedures of Full Sail University
  • Maintains strict confidentiality of student and company information
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
  • Adheres to company attendance standards
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversee associate course directors and lab specialists to ensure the integrity of curriculum and degree learning outcomes.
Competencies:
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing for grammar and punctuation
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to multi-task while working independently and collaboratively with other teachers and university staff
  • Ability to interact professionally and constructively with students and staff at all levels in an immersive, fast paced environment

Education and/or Experience:
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years related and verifiable work experience and are required to hold a Master's (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software or Computer Engineering, Game Development or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • None

Skills:
  • Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Strong working knowledge of Object Oriented Design, and Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Microsoft Visual Studio experience preferred
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as: C#, C++, Java, Python0. C++ preferred

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office and classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active student and employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system. May be subject to; bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.
Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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