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Senior Gameplay Engineer

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$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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$154K/yr

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Slot Game Designer - Remote

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$152K/yr

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Civil Designer Intern

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$14 - $18.25/hr

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote game programmer intern in the United States is $92,636.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Game Programmer Intern vs Remote Game Developer?

AspectRemote Game Programmer InternRemote Game Developer
Required CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of computer science, game development, or related fieldTypically has a degree or experience in game development or programming
Work EnvironmentInternship, often part-time or temporary, with mentorshipFull-time or project-based, with more responsibilities
Industry UsageEntry-level position for gaining experience in game programmingProfessional role involved in game creation and development

The main difference between a Remote Game Programmer Intern and a Remote Game Developer lies in experience level and responsibilities. Interns are usually students or recent graduates gaining industry experience, while developers are experienced professionals actively creating games. Internships serve as a stepping stone into the industry, whereas developers work on full projects with greater autonomy.

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Infographic showing various Remote Game Programmer Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,636 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer 2, Game Systems

Zwift

Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Zwift is a company focused on providing a smooth gaming experience for its customers across various platforms. The Senior Software Engineer, Game Systems role involves owning core game systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve application performance and ensure compatibility across devices.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement game engine features and systems in C++ for all Zwift platforms (iOS, Windows, Android, Mac, Apple TV), ensuring optimal performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including game engineers, backend engineers, product managers, game artists, and UX designers to design, plan, test, and deliver high-quality features.
• Drive in-depth performance analysis, profiling, and optimization across all platforms to deliver improvements in CPU utilization, memory usage and budgeting, and startup times.
• Build tools and frameworks to improve development workflows and empower other other engineers.
• Debug and resolve complex issues across a diverse set of devices and platforms, improving reliability and stability.
• Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and team planning processes.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, and similar).
• Advocate for and implement engineering best practices like automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and code modularity.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, with 2+ years of experience in game graphics and/or game engine development.
• Strong expertise in C++ development, including best practices for high-performance applications, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Experience designing, implementing, optimizing, and troubleshooting changes related to game graphics and rendering.
• Experience with shading languages such as GLSL, GLSL ES / ESSL, and MSL.
• Experience with multi-threading, memory management and budgeting, and software design patterns.
• Proven experience delivering production-quality features with appropriate levels of testing and instrumentation.
• Familiar with Git and version control workflows.
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and able to work and collaborate effectively in remote, distributed teams.
Preferred:
• Experience with game engines (custom/proprietary preferred, Unity, Unreal) and their integration with native platforms.
• Strong 3D math and algebra skills.
• Familiarity with real-time networking and multiplayer game systems.
• Experience in experimentation and feature flag systems (e.g. Amplitude, Optimizely, Firebase, or similar).
• Solid understanding of Android app architecture, the JNI, and native-to-Java bridging.
• Interest in building solutions that support our engaged Zwift Community of cyclists, runners, and fitness enthusiasts.
Company:
Zwift operates an online fitness platform used to transform monotonous solo indoor cycling into dynamic and social adventures. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Long Beach, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.