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Skydance

Principal Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... Currently we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... Currently we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... Currently we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Seattle, WA · Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... Currently we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

ARRISE

Associate Mathematician

$15 - $19.75/hr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... With a remote team of product experts, we're tapping into American talent to drive the next ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Zwift

Senior Software Engineer 2, Game Systems

$125K - $165K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer, Game Systems role involves owning core game systems and collaborating ... remote, distributed teams. Preferred : • Experience with game engines (custom/proprietary ...

Zwift

Senior Software Engineer 2, Game Systems

$128K - $204K/yr

Remote- Eligible US Locations About the role and about you: As Senior Software Engineer, Game Systems, you'll work with a team of talented engineers to ensure that Zwift customers have a smooth ...

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How much do remote game engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote game engineer in the United States is $141,941.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Game Engineer vs Remote Software Developer?

AspectRemote Game EngineerRemote Software Developer
Required SkillsGame development, C++, Unity, Unreal EngineGeneral programming, Java, Python, C#
Work EnvironmentGame studios, remote teams focused on gaming projectsVarious industries including tech, finance, healthcare
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming and entertainmentBroad, across multiple sectors
CertificationsOptional game development certifications, programming skillsGeneral software development certifications

Remote Game Engineers focus on creating and optimizing video games using specialized tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, often within gaming companies. Remote Software Developers have a broader scope, working on various software applications across industries. While both roles require strong programming skills, Remote Game Engineers need specific experience in game design and engines, whereas Remote Software Developers may work on web, mobile, or enterprise software.

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Infographic showing various Remote Game Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,941 per year, or $68.2 per hour.

Principal Engineer

Skydance

Santa Monica, CA • Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of franchise-driven interactive entertainment. As part of a global storytelling company defined by iconic worlds and multigenerational fandom, we see gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come to life and evolve alongside the audiences who love them.
Through creativity, collaboration, and trust, we empower our teams to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.
Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players? Come build something extraordinary with us.  
 
For more information on how we process your personal information, please review the Privacy policy located at https://privacy.paramount.com/recruitment-privacy-notice.
 
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Skydance is looking for a Principal Game Engineer skilled in working with creative teams to 
architect key game features and frameworks. The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in 
driving innovation and ensuring that the organization stays at the forefront of technology 
trends. This role does not manage or have direct reports or are responsible for employment 
decisions. The Principal Engineer is considered a craft/thought leader, responsible for 
technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other members of the team, and is 
recognized as an industry leader or master performer in exercising their competencies.
 
*Currently we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New York,Texas, Washington and Canada.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement new game features from scratch using a combination of C++, Blueprints, and other tools.
  • Collaborate with designers, artists, and audio developers to iterate on and refine key game systems.
  • Take ownership of major systems, maintain development schedules, and drive implementation tasks at all levels of complexity.
  • Developing and guide technology development using modular approaches for use across multiple titles.
Qualifications
  • Multiple years of professional experience with several shipped games.
  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, modifying and creating custom tech to extend the engine’s feature set.
  • Deep understanding of the challenges with modern game development, with proven history of building new technology to help teams overcome these challenges
  • Self-motivated and self-directing, willing to pitch in areas of development beyond direct responsibilities.
  • Experience providing feedback and guidance to other engineers – helping them stay on track and true to the overall vision of the game.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $217,000 – $246,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. 
 
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description. 
 
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Paramount, a Skydance Corporation is a diversified media company creating high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive/games, and animation divisions.
 
 
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