ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Live Ops Jobs (NOW HIRING)

StudyFetch

Support Agent

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$69K - $78K/yr

About the Role We're looking for an empathetic and detail-oriented Tier 2 Support Agent to join our Live Ops team and handle escalated customer issues across our platform. In this role, you'll act as ...

studiowildcard.com

Senior Technical Producer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Meet daily with the Live Ops Lead and CTO to review the day's tasks, followed by individual meetings with each programmer to ensure they are briefed, on-task, and operating at maximum efficiency.

Studio Wildcard

Senior Technical Producer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Meet daily with the Live Ops Lead and CTO to review the day's tasks, followed by individual meetings with each programmer to ensure they are briefed, on-task, and operating at maximum efficiency.

Studio Wildcard

Senior Technical Producer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$128K - $176K/yr

Meet daily with the Live Ops Lead and CTO to review the day's tasks, followed by individual meetings with each programmer to ensure they are briefed, on-task, and operating at maximum efficiency.

Super

WI · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

GTM & Live Ops: Drive GTM, Live Ops and marketing initiatives, leveraging high-trust relationships with local market stakeholders to ensure regional relevance and optimal product-market fit.

Butterball

2026 Summer Live Operations Intern

Ozark, AR

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Over the course of 10-12 weeks, a Live Operations Intern, you'll work in one of the Midwest Live Ops facilities located in Ozark, AR, Carthage, MO, or Harrison, AR. The Operations team works ...

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsTechnology JobsSoftware JobsSoftware Developer JobsLive Ops Jobs

Live Ops information

See salary details

$16

$60

$86

How much do live ops jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for live ops in the United States is $60.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.72 and $69.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Live Ops?

Live Ops, short for Live Operations, refers to the ongoing management and support of a game, app, or online service after its initial launch. The Live Ops team monitors performance, manages in-game events, updates content, addresses technical issues, and engages with the user community to ensure a positive experience and maintain user engagement. This role is crucial in keeping digital products fresh, responding to user feedback, and driving revenue through retention and new monetization strategies. Live Ops professionals work closely with developers, customer support, and marketing teams to deliver timely updates and foster a vibrant user base.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Live Ops professional?

To thrive as a Live Ops professional, you need expertise in real-time game management, analytics, and a strong understanding of player engagement strategies, often supported by experience in game production or operations. Familiarity with live operations dashboards, analytics platforms, CRM tools, and sometimes scripting languages is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and effective communication help you respond proactively to live events and player feedback. These skills are crucial to maintaining player satisfaction, optimizing in-game experiences, and ensuring the smooth operation of live games.

What are common challenges faced by Live Ops professionals in managing real-time game events?

Live Ops professionals often navigate the challenge of balancing engaging content with system stability, especially during high-traffic in-game events or promotions. They must quickly respond to unexpected technical issues or player feedback while maintaining seamless gameplay and ensuring fair experiences for all users. Collaboration with developers, community managers, and support teams is essential for rapidly deploying fixes and communicating updates. Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills are key to thriving in this fast-paced, dynamic environment.
More about Live Ops jobs

What cities are hiring for Live Ops jobs?

Cities with the most Live Ops job openings:

What states have the most Live Ops jobs?

States with the most job openings for Live Ops jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Live Ops jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Live Ops jobs are:

Live Ops jobs near you
Infographic showing various Live Ops job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,908 per year, or $60.5 per hour.

Server Engineer - Unannounced Project

Seattle, WA • On-site

Lightfox Games
1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Lightfox Gamesexternal

$125 - $150/hr

Other

Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Lightfox Games is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Server Engineer to join our Seattle, Washington based team to work on an unannounced mobile game for a world-class IP and Publisher. This role is hybrid out of our downtown Seattle office, with approximately 50% of time expected in-person.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable server-side systems that power core game features including player data, live ops, matchmaking, and social features
  • Collaborate closely with Gameplay Engineers, Designers, and Producers to implement and ship backend features that support a great player experience
  • Own backend features end-to-end, from technical design and implementation through testing, deployment, and live support
  • Build and maintain reliable, observable, and performant services with an eye toward scalability as the player base grows
  • Contribute to backend architecture decisions and help establish engineering standards for a growing team
Requirements
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including meaningful backend ownership on at least one shipped online or mobile title
  • Strong proficiency in Typescript and at least one other backend language, such as Go, Python, or Rust
  • Experience designing and maintaining RESTful or real-time APIs, with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals
  • Familiarity with GCP and/or Firebase tech stack, including deployment, monitoring, and scaling
  • Understand the “Why” of the features you’re building, and collaborate with the team to find creative solutions to enhance development speed and quality
  • Solid understanding of databases (both relational and NoSQL) and experience optimizing for performance, high scalability, and reliability
  • Experience leveraging AI tools and LLMs to accelerate backend development, code review, or documentation workflows
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working cross-functionally in small, fast-moving teams
  • Self-motivated and comfortable with ownership in an ambiguous, early-stage environment
Nice to Have
  • Experience building backend systems for mobile free-to-play games, including live ops infrastructure, event systems, or economy services
  • Experience with real-time multiplayer or social features such as guilds, leaderboards, or co-op systems
  • Familiarity with Unity and experience integrating server-side systems with a Unity client
Compensation

US$130,000 – US$155,000 depending on experience, plus health/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) matching, commuting benefits, and equity.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Apply