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Epic Games

Gameplay Programmer Intern

Cary, NC · On-site

$119K - $132K/yr

We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide. GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER INTERN What You'll Do We are taking LEGO Fortnite to the next level with continuous ...

Bluberi

Game Mathematician II

Reno, NV · On-site

The Mathematician II supports a team of developers and artists producing video casino games by ... Use existing math tools competently to generate math files. Support new complex game mechanics by ...

Akima, LLC

Game Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Follow development standards using proprietary development tools. * Debug and resolve bugs ... Knowledge of 2D/3D game mechanics. * Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C#, C++, etc.

Room 8 Group

NY · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Our Game Development team provides comprehensive co-dev and full-cycle dev solutions, across all ... As a Mid SDET / Tools Engineer, you will build and maintain engineering tools used daily by ...

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How much do game tools programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for game tools programmer in the United States is $92,636.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a game tools programmer do?

A Game Tools Programmer develops software tools that streamline the game development process, improving efficiency for artists, designers, and developers. These tools can include level editors, asset pipelines, debugging utilities, and performance analyzers. Their goal is to enhance productivity by automating repetitive tasks and optimizing workflows. They often work closely with different teams to understand their needs and create custom solutions.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a game tools programmer?

As a Game Tools Programmer, your daily tasks typically involve designing, developing, and maintaining software tools that streamline game development workflows. You may work closely with artists, designers, and other programmers to gather requirements and ensure the tools you create meet their specific needs. Responsibilities often include debugging and updating existing tools, integrating new features, and creating thorough documentation. Collaboration and frequent communication with cross-disciplinary teams are common, ensuring tools are intuitive and contribute effectively to the project's progress.

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

A Game Tools Programmer needs strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Python, and experience with software engineering principles, ideally supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), integrated development environments (IDEs), and game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine is often required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-programmers help professionals stand out. These skills ensure that tools are efficient, user-friendly, and effectively support the broader game development team.

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Infographic showing various Game Tools Programmer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,636 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Senior Unreal Tools & Infrastructure Engineer, Games Studio

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

$116K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

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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 Benefits here.
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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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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