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Inficare Technologies

SRE Lead

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$63.25 - $84.25/hr

Drive chaos engineering and game-day exercises to validate fault tolerance * Architect resilient ... Mentor junior engineers and foster SRE culture across teams Required Skills * Akamai CDN - edge ...

Beta Soft System Inc.

Java Developer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$55.75 - $72.25/hr

Mentor junior members of the team. Qualifications Skills: Very strong in Core Java, J2EE, Spring ... Net-Flex, IGT , Game stock Corp, EA, Cap Com etc. * Entertainment: Sony, Walt Disney etc.

2K

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

As one of the world's top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to ... Prior experience in leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers *The exact job level ...

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Senior Full Stack Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

As one of the world's top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to ... Prior experience in leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers *The exact job level ...

2K

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

As one of the world's top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to ... Prior experience in leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers *The exact job level ...

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Senior Full Stack Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

As one of the world's top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to ... Prior experience in leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers *The exact job level ...

Roblox

Senior Software Engineer, Geometry

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of high ... 3D game engines or real-time geometry applications. * Technically Proficient: Highly skilled in ...

AECOM

Sr Structural Engineer - LA28

Los Angeles, CA

$108K - $147K/yr

Mentor and teach junior engineers. Grow your career with us in our Building+ Places group. LA28 ... Join us in shaping LA28 and redefining the future of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. About ...

AECOM

Sr Structural Engineer - LA28

Los Angeles, CA

$108K - $147K/yr

Mentor and teach junior engineers. Grow your career with us in our Building+ Places group. LA28 ... Join us in shaping LA28 and redefining the future of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. About ...

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How much do junior game programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior game programmer in California is $26.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $32.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior game programmer?

A Junior Game Programmer is an entry-level role in game development, responsible for coding and implementing gameplay features, fixing bugs, and assisting senior developers. They work with game engines, scripting languages, and development tools to bring game mechanics to life. Common tasks include writing code for player interactions, AI behavior, or UI elements. Junior programmers collaborate with designers, artists, and other team members to ensure smooth game functionality. This role is a great starting point for those looking to grow their skills and advance in the game development industry.

What are the typical responsibilities of a junior game programmer?

As a Junior Game Programmer, you'll usually work under the guidance of senior developers to implement gameplay features, debug code, and write or maintain scripts. Your day-to-day tasks may involve collaborating with artists, designers, and other programmers to ensure game mechanics work as intended and integrating assets or supporting tools into the project. You might also assist in optimizing code for performance and testing new features or fixes. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn industry best practices and gradually take on more complex responsibilities as you gain experience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a junior game programmer?

To thrive as a Junior Game Programmer, a solid understanding of programming languages such as C++ or C#, along with a relevant degree or proven coding experience, is essential. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine and experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills will help you stand out. These capabilities ensure you can contribute to complex projects, adapt to a collaborative development environment, and support the overall game creation process.

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Infographic showing various Junior Game Programmer job openings in California 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 $55,334 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Front-End/UI Engineer - Egofold (Junior to Mid-Level)

Snail Games USA

Culver City, CA

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Location: Los Angeles Area (Hybrid)Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 Annually

About Snail Games USA

Snail Games strives to create the new high bar for gameplay experience in online gaming. We have been a global developer and publisher of digital entertainment since 2009 and are committed to pushing the boundaries of the industry.

About Egofold

Egofold is an AI initiative within Snail Games focused on building a modular AI "brain" ecosystem for NPC intelligence, real-time perception systems, and simulation tooling across multiple game projects.

About the Role

We are seeking a Front-End/UI Engineer to design and build the interfaces through which users interact with Egofold's agent systems. This includes internal tools for developers and designers, as well as future user-facing systems for configuring and controlling AI agents.

This role is not focused on static UI implementation alone. You will help define how complex AI systems-such as agent state, memory, decision-making, and training workflows-are exposed in intuitive, usable ways. The goal is to make powerful systems understandable and controllable.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement user interfaces for interacting with AI agents, simulation tools, and system outputs

  • Translate complex system state (agent reasoning, memory, perception) into clear, usable visual representations

  • Build responsive, real-time Front-End & UI components for monitoring and controlling agents

  • Collaborate closely with Tools, AI, and Systems engineers to define workflows and user interactions

  • Contribute to design decisions around usability, clarity, and interaction models

  • Iterate on interfaces based on internal usage and feedback

Minimum Requirements

  • Strong experience building modern UIs (web or desktop) using frameworks such as React, Vue, or similar

  • Ability to design intuitive interfaces for complex or technical systems

  • Experience working with real-time data or interactive systems

  • Strong understanding of UX principles and usability

  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and frontend architecture

Nice to Have

  • Experience building tools for developers, designers, or technical users

  • Familiarity with game engines, simulation tools, or AI systems

  • Experience visualizing complex system state (graphs, timelines, debugging tools)

  • Interest in human-AI interaction or agent interfaces

Why Join the Studio Sirens Team?

  • True focus on work/life balance

  • Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave

  • Medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD

  • 401k with company match

Work Authorization Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future (including H-1B).

Additional Information

As part of the Company's activities in video game development, publishing, and short-form video content creation, certain projects, discussions, or creative materials may include themes, visuals, language, or subject matter that some individuals could find mature, violent, sexual, graphic, or otherwise sensitive in nature (collectively referred to as "Mature Content"). Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult themes or relationships, suggestive or satirical humor, or strong language. Employees are expected to engage with such material in a professional and creative context as part of their job duties.

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