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Remote Game Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... remote * Massive networking opportunities with 500+ members of our community * Level up your skills * Make a big impact in the world * Have lots of fun partnering with passionate game developers

Experience managing an organization of 20+ engineers on AAA game engineering teams * Experience ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$130K - $155K/yr

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is ...

New

Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$130K - $155K/yr

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is ...

New

... remote * Massive networking opportunities with 500+ members of our community * Level up your skills * Make a big impact in the world * Have lots of fun partnering with passionate game developers

Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$130K - $155K/yr

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is ...

New

$100K - $125K/yr

Join a team of top artists, engineers, designers, and others who've joined us from prominent gaming ... Remote working if outside 40 miles of a Relevate Health Office * Travel may apply based on position

And are you excited to build the systems and tools to help others create a rich, innovative game ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$154K/yr

Position: Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your ... Background in mathematics and/or programming to add complexity to your designs. * Time Traveler:

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$152K/yr

Position: Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your ... Background in mathematics and/or programming to add complexity to your designs. * Time Traveler:

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$151K/yr

Position: Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your ... Background in mathematics and/or programming to add complexity to your designs. * Time Traveler:

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1

$148K/yr

Position: Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your ... Background in mathematics and/or programming to add complexity to your designs. * Time Traveler:

Senior Game Build Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$125K - $150K/yr

Our Role Rushdown Studios is looking for an experienced Game Build Engineer to join us in support ... However, we're always open to expanding our list of remote-eligible states for the right candidate ...

Our Role Rushdown Studios is looking for an experienced Game Build Engineer to join us in support ... However, we're always open to expanding our list of remote-eligible states for the right candidate ...

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How much do remote game engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 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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Game Engineering Director

Game Engineering Director

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)

Cheyenne, WY • On-site, Remote

$255K - $383K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Would you like to work on a new IP and new genre at teamLFG that combines amazing action feel with lighthearted and whimsical characters? Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities?

As an Engineering Director at teamLFG, you will hire, build and direct a technology organization to deliver amazing never-seen-before game experiences. Your organization will build and utilize a wide range of technologies and workflows to develop, continuously deliver, and maintain a live production game service. As part of the project and studio leadership team, you will create and evolve a technology strategy that is aligned with project goals and initiatives and serves the needs of the game, its players, and employees. As part of a diverse company that prizes creativity and technical excellence, your servant leadership will inspire and motivate a cross-discipline team to help build a new franchise beloved by millions.

We look for candidates who value joining a mission-focused team with a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary project leadership team to develop and maintain a product technology strategy that is informed by product vision, technical costs, and long-term technology goals

  • Leveraging the Unreal Engine and technology the team has built, direct the engineering organization to tackle challenging problems, find combinations of innovative technology with proven models, and build reliable solutions that deliver game experiences while sensibly managing technology risks

  • Recruit, nurture, and retain an engineering organization (30+ engineers, both internal FTE and external codev) with the skills, capacity, and adaptability to navigate uncertainty and deliver on the changing needs of the project

  • Manage multiple senior engineering leads, providing management support, technical guidance, constructive feedback, and career development coaching

  • Work with production leadership to schedule, track, deliver, and close out game features and releases, anticipating and mitigating any critical risks encountered, technical or otherwise

  • Communicate with PlayStation executives, directors, and technology teams, as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Experience managing an organization of 20+ engineers on AAA game engineering teams

  • Experience working with and directing co-development engineering teams

  • Experience with developing and running online games in a live service environment

  • Ability to align with leadership and executive stakeholders, translate goals into strategic technology solutions with a thorough understanding of cost, efficiency, and quality tradeoffs, and then lead an organization to execute on a technology strategy

  • Effectively communicate with and inspire fellow engineers by driving team alignment and buy-in on technology vision and architectural principles

  • Ability to work with a team in a hybrid environment, leveraging real time chat communications and documentation across an entire game studio

  • Ability to communicate with stakeholders of different business, technical, and non-technical backgrounds, to help align objectives and negotiate common goals

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS

  • Experience with development using the Unreal Engine

  • Experience with development on a variety of platforms (PC, console)

  • Experience with agile development methodologies

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$255,000-$383,000 USD

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