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Gameplay Programmer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$136K - $151K/yr

Company Description Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of ... Passion and enthusiasm for video games * One or more shipped AAA multi-player titles preferred

Gameplay Programmer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$136K - $151K/yr

Company Description Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of ... Passion and enthusiasm for video games * One or more shipped AAA multi-player titles preferred

ENGINEERING - EPIC GAMES SERVICES What We Do Driving the plug-in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our own internal game teams to online services. This allows ...

Gameplay Programmer

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$123K - $136K/yr

We started in 2024 with a simple goal: make games on Roblox that are actually worth playing. We're ... Conduct peer code reviews and maintain engineering standards You Have * Solid Luau experience and ...

$82.74 - $100/hr

Senior Gameplay Programmer (CONTRACT) Insomniac Games is hiring a remote candidate for Senior ... We're passionate about creating robust, scalable systems for AAA games and delivering outstanding ...

$85K - $115K/yr

We are seeking a driven and collaborative Junior Gameplay Programmer to help build the core ... A strong passion for the extraction shooter genre and competitive multiplayer games * Excellent ...

Apple Games is seeking a dynamic engineering manager to lead the Game Center team, driving the next generation of social and connected gaming experiences across Apple platforms. This role oversees ...

Gameplay Engineer

Glendale, CA ยท On-site

$25/hr

Ideal candidate is also driven to make games. This position is part technical and part designing for the user. The Client is seeking a talented Gameplay Engineer (Designer Programmer) to join its ...

$190K - $278K/yr

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... PROGRAMMING - GAMESWhat We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment ...

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ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and ...

Work with and lead a gameplay engineering team to craft development of innovative gameplay content systems and experiences * Work with design and production and engineering leadership to manage the ...

Your passion for online casino games combined with your technical knowledge allows us to bring the ... Use browser developer tools to track FPS, memory, CPU/GPU usage, and draw calls. * Prioritize and ...

Associate Game Developer

Everett, WA ยท On-site +1

$60K/yr

Composed of veterans from the tabletop miniatures games industry, Atomic Mass Games is committed to ... Job Summary The Associate Game Developer is responsible for working with Game Developers in tuning ...

Senior Software Engineer (Games)

Wilmington, NC ยท On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

Lead Software Engineer (Games) Status: Exempt WHO WE ARE: We are Valicy. We play games. We also make the machines they run on. What we're building matters. How we treat people matters more. OUR ...

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... PROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINE What We Do Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of ...

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How much do games programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for games programmer in the United States is $39.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Games Programmer vs Game Developer?

AspectGames ProgrammerGame Developer
Primary RoleFocuses on coding, implementing game mechanics, and optimizing performanceInvolves designing, developing, and managing overall game projects, including both programming and creative aspects
Required SkillsProgramming languages (C++, C#), graphics APIs, debuggingProgramming, design, project management, teamwork
Work EnvironmentTypically within a development team, often in tech or gaming companiesBroader environment including design, production, and sometimes marketing teams

While both roles require programming skills and are integral to game creation, Games Programmers primarily focus on coding and technical implementation, whereas Game Developers oversee the entire game development process, including design and project coordination.

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Infographic showing various Games Programmer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 63% Physical, and 37% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,234 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Gameplay Programmer

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site

Intrepid Studios
PC Gamesย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$136K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and Most Anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation and the last-man-standing action game, Ashes of Creation Apocalypse. Intrepid's rapidly-growing studio in beautiful Southern California has assembled a veteran AAA team of tremendous talent and experience in the MMORPG industry, and we're always seeking self-driven and passionate individuals to share in our common goal: making fun games.

Job Description
  • Develop online gameplay features in Unreal engine
  • Learn and adopt the coding standards and development philosophies that are embraced by the team
  • Work with game designers, artists, and other engineers to create compelling experiences
  • Break-down design goals into smaller technical tasks
  • Provide feedback on gameplay and offer suggestions for improvement
  • Evaluate and communicate the potential impact of code changes to stakeholders
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated proficiency in C++
  • Experience with implementing networked gameplay features
  • Solid understanding of basic trigonometry
  • Bachelor's degree in CS, Math, Engineering, etc. or equivalent ability or experience
  • Minimum of 2 years game industry experience, or equivalent
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work
  • Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and written
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the desire to work in a highly collaborative team environment
  • Passion and enthusiasm for video games
  • One or more shipped AAA multi-player titles preferred
  • Experience working with visual scripting environments (e.g. Blueprints)
  • Perforce and Jira experience is a plus
  • Understanding of linear algebra is a solid bonus
Additional Information

ย The gaming industry can be a turbulent storm of hiring cycles and layoffs. We've set out to do something different, to break this cycle and create an independent studio capable of withstanding the chaos of this industry. The studio is designed to be an open place for collaboration and communication, a place that is conducive to team building and success. Our goal is to build a family that will laugh together, play together, succeed together, and stay together.

All posted positions are on-site, full-time, with generous medical benefits options, paid sick/vacation days, and 401k. Intrepid Studios also offers an upbeat, casual, and collaborative environment with snacks provided daily and company lunch Fridays.