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Home Based Indie Game Developer Jobs in California

Spellbrush

Game Programmer (Unity)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We are looking for an experienced game engineer with strong C# and Unity skills. You will be ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ...

Spellbrush

Game Programmer (Unity)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We are looking for an experienced game engineer with strong C# and Unity skills. You will be ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ...

INVIZ

Community Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and ... Manage relationships with our alliance network of creators - from indie animators to UGC developers

Apple

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$172K/yr

... and Game Center are the home of gaming on Apple's platforms - iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and ... We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep ...

INVIZ

Community Manager

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and ... UGC developers * Collaborate with the marketing and content teams on YouTube rollouts and go-to ...

Apple

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $277K/yr

... and Game Center are the home of gaming on Apple's platforms - iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and ... We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep ...

indie

Analog & DevOps ATE Test Engineer

Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site

At indie, we are developing cutting-edge semiconductors, photonics, and radar sensors and systems ... Contribute to and help standardize test infrastructure tooling (Docker-based environments, scripted ...

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What is the difference between Home Based Indie Game Developer vs Freelance Game Designer?

AspectHome Based Indie Game DeveloperFreelance Game Designer
CredentialsOften self-taught or with game development coursesTypically has design certifications or portfolio
Work EnvironmentHome-based, independent setupHome or client sites, flexible locations
Industry UsageDevelops complete indie games for distributionCreates game concepts, levels, or assets for clients
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on game development skills, solo projectsFocus on design expertise, client work

While both roles work independently and often from home, a Home Based Indie Game Developer primarily creates and publishes their own games, handling all development aspects. In contrast, a Freelance Game Designer typically collaborates on specific design tasks for clients or projects, focusing on design elements rather than full game development.

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Developer Evangelist - Community (CIS)

Xsolla

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

ABOUT YOU

TheDeveloper Evangelist – Communityis the public face of Xsolla in the game developer ecosystem, building trust, engagement, and advocacy across online and offline communities. This role focuses ontechnical content creation including coding, SDKs and APIs, community presence, and relationship-buildingto help game developers discover, adopt, and succeed with Xsolla’s products.

We are looking for a specialist based in the CIS region or Serbia. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication skills, thrives in partner-facing interactions, and is ready to travel regularly across the CIS region.

You will act as astoryteller and connector—translating complex technical concepts into accessible, inspiring content while ensuring Xsolla has a strong, credible voice in the most relevant developer spaces.

ABOUT US:

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Establish and maintain a strong presence in top game developer communities .
  • Represent Xsolla at developer conferences, meetups, and industry events .
  • Organize and participate in developer meetups, hackathons, and regional gatherings.
  • Produce high-quality technical and inspirational materials, including: Articles, blog posts, and tutorials. Videos, webcasts, and looms. Social media stories, posts, and developer updates.
  • Keep all content up to date and aligned with the latest product releases and best practices.
  • Collaborate with Developer Marketing to amplify content reach and engagement.
  • Act as a trusted liaison between developers and Xsolla’s Product/Technical teams.
  • Gather, organize, and share feedback from the community to help improve product features and documentation.
  • Identify opportunities for lighthouse integration cases and partner with internal teams to bring them to life.
  • Track and report on: Reach and engagement of produced content. Community participation and growth. Developer satisfaction with materials and events.
  • Use insights to refine outreach tactics and maximize impact.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
  • 3-5 years in Developer Advocacy, Community Management, or related roles, ideally in the game industry.
  • Technical background and software development experience.
  • Solid understanding of game development processes and tools (mobile, PC, and/or web).
  • Proven ability to produce engaging technical content across multiple formats.
  • Strong presence in online developer communities and comfort in public speaking.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in both Russian and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Ability to travel for partner visits, conferences, and training events - primarily across the CIS region.

Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: careers@xsolla.com

Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers

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