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Indie Games Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep into the operating system, with the unique opportunity to help define the face of gaming at Apple. We ...

... and games. Having experience working with LLMs is a plus. You're comfortable working on small, fast-paced teams Working here will feel very much like a small indie studio: close-knit, with high ...

Studio Wildcard, creators of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved, was founded in 2014. ARK ... Debug and patch complex gameplay and engine-level vulnerabilities to shut down client-side exploits ...

Sr. Engine Programmer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Studio Wildcard, creators of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved, was founded in 2014. ARK ... Debug and patch complex gameplay and engine-level vulnerabilities to shut down client-side exploits ...

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$181.10 - $272.10/hr

We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep into the operating system, with the unique opportunity to help define the face of gaming at Apple. We ...

Studio Wildcard, creators of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved, was founded in 2014. ARK ... Debug and patch complex gameplay and engine-level vulnerabilities to shut down client-side exploits ...

Senior Gaming Platform Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$139.50 - $258.10/hr

We have an exciting roadmap of features supporting games ranging from mobile, to indie, to AAA, and interacting with a wide variety of operating system areas. Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books ...

We have an exciting roadmap of features supporting games ranging from mobile, to indie, to AAA, and interacting with a wide variety of operating system areas. Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books ...

Blender Tutor

Columbus, OH · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

Blender Tutor

Glen Cove, NY · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

Blender Tutor

Paramus, NJ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

Blender Tutor

Elizabeth, NJ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

Blender Tutor

San Marcos, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for indie games in the United States is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an indie game?

An Indie Games job typically involves working within a small team or independently to develop and publish video games without the backing of a large publisher. Roles in indie game development can vary widely, including game design, programming, art, sound design, and marketing. Since indie teams are often small, employees may take on multiple responsibilities. These jobs require creativity, adaptability, and a passion for gaming. Funding can come from personal savings, crowdfunding, or small investors, making financial management a key aspect of indie game development.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive in indie games?

To thrive in Indie Games development, you need strong skills in programming, game design, and creative storytelling, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio of completed projects. Proficiency with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, along with familiarity with version control systems such as Git, is frequently required. Adaptability, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit are valuable soft skills that help you manage tight deadlines and limited resources. These capabilities are essential for successfully creating, marketing, and delivering engaging indie games in a highly competitive market.

What are common challenges faced by professionals working in indie games development?

Professionals in Indie Games development often encounter challenges such as managing limited budgets, juggling multiple responsibilities, and adapting to rapid changes throughout the game production lifecycle. Team sizes are typically small, so individuals may handle everything from coding and art to marketing and business development. Effective time management and clear communication are crucial, as many teams work remotely or across different time zones. However, these challenges also provide opportunities to learn new skills and take creative ownership over projects, making the role both demanding and highly rewarding.

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Infographic showing various Indie Games job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,561 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Apple

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $277K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago


Apple rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 677 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers


Job description

Apple Games, Apple Arcade, and Game Center are the home of gaming on Apple's platforms - iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. Join the Game Services UI team to help build the Apple Games app and the user-facing gaming features, frameworks, and developer integrations that sit alongside it. We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep into the operating system, with the unique opportunity to help define the face of gaming at Apple.
We're looking for a proactive, highly motivated engineer who takes pride in crafting uniquely beautiful and robust user interfaces with Apple's frameworks - and who wants to build something phenomenal alongside a collaborative, quality-obsessed team.
Description
In this role you'll implement new features in existing UIs and frameworks, and design and build sophisticated new experiences from top to bottom. Your day-to-day is primarily Swift and SwiftUI, with UIKit or AppKit used where the situation calls for it. You'll ship features that reach hundreds of millions of players and shape APIs that game developers rely on.
You should bring excellent Swift skills, strong object-oriented design sensibility, a passion for quality, an eye for detail, and strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.","responsibilities":"As an engineer on the Game Services UI team, you'll develop and improve the Apple Games app, the Game Overlay, and the UI frameworks that power multiplayer experiences, achievements, leaderboards, and other social gaming features across Apple's platforms. You'll partner closely with platform teams, game developers, and the Apple Games Framework team to deliver flawless gaming experiences, and advocate for outstanding development practices as you go.
Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of operating-system programming concepts, including concurrency and memory management
Experience with asynchronous programming patterns (Combine, async/await)
Experience profiling and optimizing UI performance with Instruments
Experience designing and maintaining public APIs used by other teams or external developers
Experience with client/server architecture, networking protocols, and data synchronization
Experience shipping polished, consumer-facing user interfaces
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent, and min 5 years work experience
In-depth development experience at the application and user interface level with native Apple technologies (Swift or Objective-C, SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit)
Strong object-oriented programming and design skills
Ability to investigate project requirements independently
Track record of working closely with a multi-functional team, handling expectations, and delivering great work on time
Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail
Eager to learn new skills and tackle unfamiliar problems
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976