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Intel

Development Tools Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$226K - $245K/yr

Join Intel as a Development Tools Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovative software tools and solutions that drive Intel's technological advancement.

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Game Development Coach

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DevSelect

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Seattle, WA · On-site

Unity Game Solutions Engineer Location: Seattle, WA Openings: 1 Type: Long-Term Contract We Provide ... Knowledge of Unity game development, including build processes for both XCode and Android Studio ...

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Seattle, WA · On-site

Title: Game Solution Engineer Location: Seattle, WA Openings: 1 Type: Long-Term Contract Provide ... Knowledge of mobile app development, including build processes for both iOS and Android, will be ...

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Senior HTML5 Game Developer

Oregon, WI · On-site

Game Development & Implementation * Translate game design documents (GDD) into HTML5 game ... Use browser developer tools to track FPS, memory, CPU/GPU usage, and draw calls. * Prioritize and ...

Hasbro

Senior Unreal Tools Engineer

Renton, WA · On-site

$117K - $161K/yr

Wizards is looking for someone who is interested in building Unreal plugins, engine code, and tools to assist our game developers to speed up the development cycle and deliver the highest quality ...

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How much do game dev tools engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for game dev tools 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 a game dev tools engineer?

Game Dev Tools Engineers are specialized software engineers who design, build, and maintain the tools and systems used by game developers throughout the production process. They focus on creating user-friendly editors, asset pipelines, build systems, and debugging utilities to streamline workflows and improve productivity for artists, designers, and programmers. Their work helps ensure that game development teams can efficiently create and iterate on game content, ultimately enhancing the quality and speed of game production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game dev tools engineer?

To thrive as a Game Dev Tools Engineer, you need strong programming skills (commonly in C++, C#, or Python), a solid understanding of game development pipelines, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with version control systems, build automation tools, and game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine is typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset help you work effectively with designers and developers. These skills and qualities are crucial for creating efficient tools that streamline game production and enhance team productivity.

How does a game dev tools engineer typically collaborate with designers and programmers during the game development process?

Game Dev Tools Engineers work closely with both designers and programmers to create, maintain, and improve the internal tools that streamline game development workflows. They gather feedback from designers to ensure tools are intuitive and meet creative needs, while also collaborating with programmers to integrate these tools with the game's codebase and pipelines. Regular cross-functional meetings and iterative prototyping are common, ensuring that the tools remain effective as project requirements evolve. This collaborative environment not only enhances productivity but also provides valuable insights into multiple aspects of game development.

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Lead Character Tools Engineer

Cheyenne, WY • On-site, Remote

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)external

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal team members and studio stakeholders to prototype and develop tools for character creation, rigging, animation, and game engine integration.

  • Set up and maintain project-specific environments and automation opportunities to support character technology workflows.

  • Write, maintain, and customize internal tools and workflows, and build and maintain technical documentation.

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Why PlayStation?

PlayStationisn'tjust the Best Place to Play -it'salso the Best Place to Work. Today,we'rerecognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4,PlayStationVR,PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiaryof Sony Corporation.

We are seeking a Lead Character Tools Engineer to join the PlayStation Central Technology team focusing on Character technology from creation, rigging, and animation.Developing and distributing tools and optimizing for making the best characters in games more efficiently and integrating emergent technology into the future of game making.

Candidateexpected to prototype,create, and collaborate to deploy andmaintaintechnicaltools andpractices from experience on traditional game development and run-time workflows with internal teamsandseek new opportunities for bringing increased usage of AI and ML to make those processes more efficient.

Thisinternalteam of artists, engineers, and technical artistspartnerwith engineering teams, studio stakeholders,research engineers,and other Central Technologygroupstoprovidecohesionand standardization across PSS activities.

This position requiresa demonstratableunderstanding ofgame development pipelines, extensive experience with Autodesk Maya software, and strongprogramming skills.Familiarity withleveragingagentic workflows to accelerate code creation and testing.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate withinternal teammembersand studio stakeholderstoprototype and hardencreate toolsconsideringcontemporarydevelopmentworkflows,data management,artcreation,animation, and game engine integration
  • Setting up andmaintainingproject specific environments and automationopportunities
  • Learning and supporting varying client working environments, assets, and tools
  • Writing,maintaining, and customizing internal tools and workflows
  • Building andmaintainingtechnical documentation
  • Willingness to attend andparticipatein PlayStation internal demonstrations and conferences, travelrequired
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as self-driven experimentation and research

Core Experience:

  • Experienceas technical artist or engineer to develop and deploy tools to support charactercreation, rigging, simulation, oranimation pipelinesin a run-time environment
  • 10+ years in agame development studio orpreviousexperiencecreating artist-facing tools ontechnical art or engineeringteam ina production environment
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Art, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Extensive experience in working with game editors and excellent working knowledge of technical specificationsof workflow from DCC tocomplexreal-time environments
  • Capable of writing and debuggingC++
  • Excellent knowledge of Maya with general knowledge of Maya rigging
  • Developing ormaintainingproject pipeline tools and system environments
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to creatively solve problems
  • ExperienceleveragingAgentic AI models
  • Strong understanding of deformationand mesh processing
  • Familiarity with industry trends in character rigging, gameplay animation, cinematic animation,deformationand simulation usage in character animation pipelines
  • Decent sense of humor

Extended Experience:

  • Strong Python programming skills and experience withPyQt/Pyside
  • Motionbuilder, Maya, Houdini,experience
  • Experience with HLSL,MaterialX
  • Experience with other programming languages, especially C++.
  • Experience withPerforce, Git, Confluence
  • Exposure to photogrammetry, motion capture/performance capture

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$143,700-$215,500 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Noticefor more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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