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Remote Game Dev Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

$26.44 - $32.21/hr

REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Administrative Support/Customer Service ... The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and ...

... game. If you're positive, coachable, and motivated by growth, this is your chance to build a ... Supportive team culture with ongoing coaching and professional development Requirements:

... game. If you're positive, coachable, and motivated by growth, this is your chance to build a ... Supportive team culture with ongoing coaching and professional development Requirements:

... game. If you're positive, coachable, and motivated by growth, this is your chance to build a ... Supportive team culture with ongoing coaching and professional development Requirements:

Remote Position/ Work from Home Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Compensation: Uncapped Commission ... Supportive team culture with ongoing coaching and professional development Requirements:

Customer Service Representative

Tempe, AZ · Remote

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Newly Renovated Corporate Office in the Phoenix Ahwatukee Area * State of the Art Game Room ... Works continuously towards professional development, as in their knowledge of cases and projects ...

Customer Service Representative

Tempe, AZ · Remote

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Newly Renovated Corporate Office in the Phoenix Ahwatukee Area * State of the Art Game Room ... Works continuously towards professional development, as in their knowledge of cases and projects ...

Customer Service Representative

Tempe, AZ · Remote

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

... area State of the art game room Superior employee engagement program Customer Service ... development, as in their knowledge of cases and projects that the client handles, using downtime ...

... REMOTE How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive? If you're energized by new challenges, FTI ... path development and a flexible and robust benefits package. Benefits are the Game-Changer We ...

Marketing Content Strategist

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site +1

$110K - $117K/yr

... development. We are looking for a high-energy, ambitious Marketing Content Strategist to report to ... Remote USA Compensation The annual anticipated U.S. base salary range for this full-time position ...

Career Growth & Development : Unlock your potential with on-the-job training and free online ... The program combines instructor-led discussions, role-playing, interactive games, simulations ...

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How much do remote game dev jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote game dev in Arizona is $101,082.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,900.00 and $115,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How Can I Get a Job as a Remote Game Dev?

To be a remote game dev, your qualifications must include significant experience as a software engineer in the gaming industry. You should have expert knowledge of multiple programming languages like Python, C++, JavaScript, and C/C++, and your skills should include matrix math and core elements of game development like UI rendering and 3D animation. You also need a good grasp of physics, and some roles prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or gaming technologies. Most employers expect knowledge of network game logic, and in general, you should be up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in this fast-moving industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Game Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Game Developer, you need strong programming skills (in languages like C++, C#, or Java), a solid understanding of game design principles, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal, version control systems (e.g., Git), and experience with collaborative development tools are essential. Excellent communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities distinguish standout remote team members. These skills enable efficient, creative, and reliable game development while ensuring seamless collaboration across distributed teams.

What are some common challenges faced by remote game developers, and how can they be addressed?

Remote game developers often encounter challenges such as coordinating across time zones, maintaining effective communication with team members, and staying aligned on project goals. These challenges can be mitigated by using collaborative tools like version control systems, project management software, and regular video meetings to ensure everyone stays connected. Additionally, setting clear expectations for deliverables and maintaining transparent documentation helps remote teams work efficiently and avoid misunderstandings.

What are remote game developers?

Remote game developers are professionals who design, build, and test video games while working from a location outside of a traditional office setting. They collaborate with other developers, artists, and designers using online tools and platforms to create engaging gaming experiences. Remote game development offers flexibility, but also requires strong communication skills and self-management to keep projects on track. Many companies now hire remote game devs, making it a popular career choice in the gaming industry.

What is the difference between Remote Game Dev vs Remote Game Designer?

AspectRemote Game DevRemote Game Designer
Required CredentialsDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields; programming skillsDegree in Game Design, Art, or related fields; creative portfolio
Work EnvironmentPrimarily coding, debugging, and technical developmentConcept creation, story development, and visual design
Industry UsageUsed across game studios, tech companies, and independent developersCommon in game studios, freelance, and creative agencies
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for technical roles in game developmentCompared for creative and design roles in gaming

Remote Game Dev focuses on programming, technical development, and software engineering for games, while Remote Game Designer emphasizes creative design, story development, and visual concepts. Both roles are essential in game creation but differ in skills, responsibilities, and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Remote Game Dev job openings in Arizona as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,082 per year, or $48.6 per hour.
Budget Control Development Specialist III

Budget Control Development Specialist III

Arizona Department of Administration

On-site, Remote

$26.44 - $32.21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Budget Control Development Specialist III
Job No: 541029
Work Type: Full-time
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX
Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Administrative Support/Customer Service, Budget/Finance/Payroll, Business and Financial Administration, Purchasing/Contracting/Procurement
GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT
Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we're all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona's wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

Budget Control Development Specialist III
Job Location:
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / BUSINESS ACCOUNTING BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086

Posting Details:
Salary: $26.44 - $32.21/hr
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 5/31/2026
Job Summary:
BUDGET CONTROL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 3
"Budget Control Development Specialist III"
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / BUSINESS ACCOUNTING BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
FLSA- Non-Exempt / SALARY GRADE 21 / HIRING RANGE $26.44 - $32.21/hr
Are you a financial strategist with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for public service? We are looking for a Budget Control Development Specialist III (BCDS III) to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing the fiscal health of our agency. In this role, you won't just be "balancing books"-you will be the architect of our financial integrity. From overseeing grants to collaborating with executive leadership on annual budget requests, your work will ensure that our mission remains fully funded and compliant.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures with a requirement to come into the office a minimum of 2 days each week at 5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
This position manages key budgeting and financial operation, including budget development, fiscal accountability and program compliance. The role evaluates, monitors and prepares budgets and financial reports for federal and non-federal agreements, secures budget approvals through executive management and supports in development of the agency's annual budget request to OSPB and JLBC.
Major duties include:
• Review, reconcile, and prepare financial reports from automated accounting systems to track revenue and expenditures for the Federal and Non-federal Agreements. Analyze account costs and variables, summarize activities for specific time periods, identify and correct inconsistencies or errors.
• Develop, review, adjust and obtain budget approval through Executive Management of the Agency's annual budget submissions to the AGFD Commission and OSPB/JLBC. Ensure timely completion of the budget cycle.
• Assist with budget decisions, program changes and status at the job/project/fund level. Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, forecasting, and interpretation of data.
• Compare financial data from numerous sources to assure technical accuracy and specifications of budgets and expenditures. Gather data from various manuals, statutes, rule books, codes and regulations to help make determinations and decisions.
• Receive budget requests, establish allotments and monitor expenditures to ensure allocations are not exceeded. Load Agency budget on state accounting systems. Adjust funds and process budget transfers according to applicable State and Agency guidelines.
• Prepare quarterly/annual 425's according to federal and state guidelines. Ensure revenue for indirect is moved between appropriate funds. Grant draw downs, assist with Financial and Procurement system errors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures with a requirement to come into the office a minimum of 2 days each week at 5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
The candidate must have knowledge in/of: budget principles, including a thorough understanding of State laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices relating to budget development, appropriations legislation, and policies of the current State administration; principles, concepts and practices in government organization, budgeting and fiscal control; processes of State government, including legislative and administrative processes, and their underlying principles and concepts; financial reporting, including interpreting State of Arizona's financial reports and schedules; the Code of Federal Regulations and OMB Circulars.
Candidates will be skilled in: performing work management and work leadership, analysis and evaluation of budget requests and recommendations, and of factors and items therein; interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with legislators and representative of the Governor's Office, members of the Game and Fish Commission and Department Executive, Management, and Program Staff, state agencies and other organizations; analysis, interpretation and evaluation of financial data to render professional opinion on budget requests and recommendations; directing, training, and reviewing the work of others; oral and written communication; software applications, including Microsoft Office.
The candidate must have the ability to: accurately forecast revenue and expenditure needs; generate, read and interpret financial data, budget requests and recommendations; manage demanding workload and prioritize and organize tasks; form working relationships with people, policy makers, and organizations; work independently under general direction and make sound judgments and decisions; effectively communicate orally and in writing; establish goals and objectives; remain focused during high pressure working conditions.
Selective Preference(s):
The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (finance, accounting, economics, business, public administration or equivalent work experience on a year-for-year basis) AND two years of comparable experience. The preferred candidate will have knowledge of grants, automated accounting systems and budget/financial planning principals.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:
*13 days of vacation
*12 sick days with accumulation benefits
*10 paid holidays
*Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System
*Superior health care options
*Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available)
*Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
*Many more benefit programs are available
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Nicole Baker at nbaker@azgfd.gov for assistance.
Advertised: 18 May 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 31 May 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
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