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Hasbro

Sr Game Developer - D&D

Renton, WA · On-site

$112K - $168K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Game Developer to provide in-depth review and quality control of D&D products produced outside the Game Design team. In this role, you'll ensure that game content is ...

Nintendo

Sr Software Engineer - Gameplay (NST)

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$137K - $180K/yr

Strong all-around programming skills including ability to review and optimize other engineers' code. * Strong understanding of core technologies, toolsets, and common workflows for video game ...

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 ...

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How much do game programming job jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for game programming job in Seattle, WA is $105,422.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27,300.00 and $165,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Game Programming Job vs Software Developer?

AspectGame Programming JobSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, experience with game enginesBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, coding skills
Work EnvironmentGame studios, entertainment industryTech companies, various industries
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming and entertainmentBroad, including finance, healthcare, tech

Game Programming Jobs focus on creating interactive entertainment using game engines and graphics programming, often requiring specialized knowledge of game development tools. Software Developers have a broader scope, working on various applications across industries. While both roles require strong programming skills and similar educational backgrounds, Game Programmers specialize in game-specific technologies, whereas Software Developers work on diverse software solutions.

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Infographic showing various Game Programming Job job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,422 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Staff Software Engineer, Game Development (Unity & Cloud)

Scopely

Bellevue, WA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Scopely Explore's Engineering team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Game Development to provide technical leadership across our Unity-based game clients and cloud-hosted backend services. This role is ideal for an experienced game engineer who thrives in ambiguity, drives architectural decisions, and partners closely with product, design, and game teams to deliver scalable, player-facing systems.

As a Staff Engineer, you will operate beyond individual feature ownership-setting technical direction, influencing multiple teams, and balancing near-term game development needs with long-term platform health and scalability.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the architecture and implementation of end-to-end game systems spanning Unity client development, backend services, data storage, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Drive technical vision and architectural decisions across client and server systems, balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Partner closely with product, design, and game teams to translate high-level game concepts into concrete, scalable technical solutions.
  • Build and evolve shared game services, client frameworks, and backend components used across multiple games or features.
  • Influence technical standards, best practices, and system design across teams through design reviews, documentation, and mentorship.
  • Ensure reliability and operational excellence of live games by participating in code reviews, writing tests, and guiding troubleshooting and incident response.
  • Mentor engineers across levels and act as a trusted technical leader within cross-functional teams.
  • Required in-office presence: 3 days per week.
Qualifications
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Significant professional experience building and shipping production game systems using Unity.
  • Strong experience designing and operating backend game services using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives across multiple systems or teams, with a track record of influencing architecture and execution.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems with limited advance context.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating across engineering, product, and design.
  • Must have shipped at least 3 titles on Mobile, PC/Mac, or Console
  • Must have a passion for Pokemon Go
Nice to Have
  • Experience building and operating live games at scale.
  • Experience working with geospatial data, player data, analytics pipelines, or live-ops systems.
  • Experience shaping tactical and strategic product direction as a senior technical partner.
  • Experience mentoring senior engineers and leading cross-team technical initiatives.

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