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Hourly Xbox Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong ... Requirements * 3 years of game console (Xbox, Switch, PlayStation) experience * Deep understanding ...

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong ... Requirements * 3 years of game console (Xbox, Switch, PlayStation) experience * Deep understanding ...

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong ... Requirements * 3 years of game console (Xbox, Switch, PlayStation) experience * Deep understanding ...

Senior Software Engineer, Console

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong ... Required : • 3 years of game console (Xbox, Switch, PlayStation) experience • Deep ...

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Consoles team, you'll be a driving technical force - leading ... Shape & improve the PlayStation and Xbox experience that millions of players see every day

Senior Software Engineer, Console

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong ... Required : • 3 years of game console (Xbox, Switch, PlayStation) experience • Deep ...

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Consoles team, you'll be a driving technical force - leading ... Shape & improve the PlayStation and Xbox experience that millions of players see every day

Senior Software Engineer (C++)

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

... macOS, Windows, Xbox, Playstation and TV. We tackle the platform's most difficult technical ... software. * Exceptional communication skills to discuss technical trade-offs with both engineering ...

Senior Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$119K - $234K/yr

... and Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem - through all of these, we support every one of our ... Ownership of the software engineering process from design, development, code review, validation ...

Principal Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$151K - $202K/yr

... Xbox Live. The SPARC organization is responsible for strategy, planning and architecture ... The CSA team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who could be part of the team to develop ...

Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$101K - $134K/yr

Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Software Engineer who considers software development to ... One or more titles shipped on console or PC; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles.

Senior Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$160K - $261K/yr

... Xbox, Azure etc.) for all types of customers globally. Our team builds solutions and services ... We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team! We are a unique team with broad ...

Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$101K - $134K/yr

Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Software Engineer who considers software development to ... One or more titles shipped on console or PC; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles.

Principal Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$151K - $202K/yr

Overview We are looking for Prinicipal Software Engineer . Security represents the most critical ... Xbox and Windows. We boldly pursue big ideas that power transformational advances in online ...

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How much do hourly xbox software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly xbox software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Xbox Software Engineer vs Hourly Game Developer?

AspectHourly Xbox Software EngineerHourly Game Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, programming skillsBachelor's in Computer Science, Game Design, or related field, programming skills
Work EnvironmentGame console development, software engineering teamsGame design studios, software development teams
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming companies like Xbox, console manufacturersGame studios, independent developers, gaming companies
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on console software development rolesFocus on game creation and design roles

Hourly Xbox Software Engineers focus on developing software for Xbox consoles, working within hardware and software teams. Hourly Game Developers create games across various platforms, including PC and consoles. While both roles require programming skills and industry experience, Xbox Software Engineers specialize in console-specific software, whereas Game Developers focus on game design and content creation.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Xbox Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 46% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer, Console

Panic Button

Austin, TX

$100K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.
Requirements

  • 3 years of game console (Xbox, Switch, PlayStation) experience
  • Deep understanding of low-level console-specific (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo) optimizations and core subsystems, memory management, cross-platform development
  • Mastery of C/C++, with excellent multi-threaded programming techniques

Bonus

  • Experience with console network development
  • Team lead experience
  • Unreal Engine 4 or 5 experience

Salary Range

  • $100,000 - $200,000