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Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals

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 ... Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals

Warnerbros

Director, Remote Productions

Atlanta, GA · Remote

... game day. Reporting to the Coordinating Director of Live Remote Productions, this role is responsible for directing all camera, replay, graphics, and audio elements of live and near-live remote ...

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How much do remote indie game audio jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote indie game audio in the United States is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote indie game audio professional?

A Remote Indie Game Audio professional is someone who specializes in creating, editing, and implementing audio elements—such as music, sound effects, and dialogue—for indie (independent) video games while working remotely. These professionals collaborate with game developers and designers to enhance the gaming experience through immersive soundscapes and audio cues, often managing their own schedules and using digital communication tools. Their work can include composing original music, designing sound effects, and integrating audio into game engines, all from a remote location.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote indie game audio professional?

To excel as a Remote Indie Game Audio professional, you need expertise in sound design, audio editing, and music composition, often supported by a portfolio of previous game audio work. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Ableton Live or Pro Tools, middleware such as FMOD or Wwise, and basic implementation in game engines like Unity or Unreal is common. Strong communication, creativity, and self-management are essential soft skills for collaborating remotely with indie teams. These skills ensure immersive audio experiences, efficient workflows, and effective teamwork in the dynamic indie game development environment.

What are common challenges faced by remote indie game audio professionals, and how can they be managed?

Remote indie game audio professionals often encounter challenges such as collaborating across time zones, maintaining clear communication with small or distributed teams, and adapting to evolving project scopes. To manage these challenges, it's essential to use project management and communication tools like Slack, Trello, or Discord, and to set regular check-ins with developers and designers. Establishing clear audio guidelines and milestones, as well as sharing work-in-progress files frequently, helps ensure creative alignment and keeps projects on track. Embracing a flexible and proactive approach is key to thriving in a dynamic remote indie game environment.
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Infographic showing various Remote Indie Game Audio job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,561 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Skydance

OR • Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 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.  
 
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Skydance is looking for a Senior Gameplay AI Engineer skilled in working with creative teams to build key NPC gameplay features and frameworks. 

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of core gameplay AI systems
  • Drive technical direction for NPC gameplay systems and AI frameworks
  • Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship
  • Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and technical design challenges across gameplay systems.
  • Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance across cross-functional gameplay initiative
  • Help establish engineering standards and improve team-wide AI development workflows
Requirements/Qualifications
  • 7+ years of professional gameplay/AI engineering experience
  • Proven experience owning large gameplay or AI systems in a production environment.
  • Experience architecting and implementing AI simulation systems and features from scratch using a combination of C++, Blueprints, and other tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry standard gameplay AI simulation systems, techniques and frameworks (e.g, Behavior Trees, FSMs, Utility AI)
  • Demonstrated collaboration with designers, artists, and audio developers to iterate on and refine key AI behaviors and system tunings.
  • Ability to take ownership of major systems, maintain development schedules, and drive major implementation tasks.
  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, using and understanding the different gameplay AI authoring tools, modifying and creating custom tech to extend the base engine feature sets.
  • Experience with animation techniques driving AI characters (e.g, Animation Blueprints, Montages, Control Rig, MotionMatching)
  • Self-motivated and self-directing, willing to pitch in areas of development beyond direct responsibilities.
  • A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel.
  • Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices – helping them stay on track and true to the overall vision of the game.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $150,000 – $180,000. 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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