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Fire Hose Games

Marketing Director

Boston, MA · On-site +1

Company Description Fire Hose Games is the Boston-based (but fully remote) independent game ... For more info, visit and Want to make an impact at a fantastic indie studio? This is your chance.

Trivelta

Lead DevOps Engineer (Remote)

Boston, MA · Remote

$57.25 - $78.50/hr

... gaming companies. Our platform combines true native apps on both the App Store and Google Play, AI ... As our Lead DevOps Engineer , you will design and build the infrastructure powering our platform ...

Traackr

Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

... to digitally native indie brands, which have all made influencer management and engagement a ... We are a remote-first company, and for the folks that like to meet in person, we have offices in ...

Mondo

Technical Product Manager

Needham, MA · Remote

$160K - $170K/yr

Hybrid/Remote (Needham, MA preferred) Start Date Is: Within 2 weeks of offer Duration: Permanent ... Partner with marketing, analytics, engineering, and game teams to support GTM execution and ...

Modulate

Staff Fullstack Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site +1

$170K - $200K/yr

Experience in developer-facing API products, gaming, or trust & safety. Benefits At Modulate, we ... Hybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options * Regular leadership and industry ...

Modulate

Staff Fullstack Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site +1

$170K - $200K/yr

Experience in developer-facing API products, gaming, or trust & safety. Benefits At Modulate, we ... Hybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options * Regular leadership and industry ...

Aristocrat Interactive

Product Solution Manager

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$92K - $171K/yr

... Engineering. This role is pivotal in driving our mission forward and ensuring that our powerful ... outstanding gaming experiences This role is remote to start, but will transition to a hybrid ...

Aristocrat Interactive

Product Solution Manager

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$110K - $204K/yr

... Engineering. This role is pivotal in driving our mission forward and ensuring that our powerful ... outstanding gaming experiences This role is remote to start, but will transition to a hybrid ...

Aristocrat Interactive

Product Solution Manager

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$44.42 - $82.50/hr

... Engineering. This role is pivotal in driving our mission forward and ensuring that our powerful ... outstanding gaming experiences This role is remote to start, but will transition to a hybrid ...

Modulate

Backend Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site +1

$140K - $170K/yr

... Developer and Enterprise APIs. Your Impact You will play a critical role in bringing our world ... Hybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options * Regular leadership and industry ...

Modulate

Backend Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site +1

$140K/yr

... Developer and Enterprise APIs. Your Impact You will play a critical role in bringing our world ... Hybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options * Regular leadership and industry ...

Crowe LLP

Senior AI Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$113K - $155K/yr

... game-changing AI solutions. We help companies de-risk AI adoption while demonstrating solid ROI ... We offer unlimited PTO, a flexible remote work policy, and a supportive environment that ...

Modulate

Staff Backend Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site +1

$180K/yr

... Developer and Enterprise APIs. Your Impact You will play a critical role in bringing our world ... Hybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options * Regular leadership and industry ...

Modulate

Staff Backend Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site +1

$140K - $170K/yr

... Developer and Enterprise APIs. Your Impact You will play a critical role in bringing our world ... Hybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options * Regular leadership and industry ...

Getinge

Medical Writer (Remote, US)

Boston, MA · On-site +1

... and game changers. Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it. Job Overview ... Internal Getinge teams such as Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research ...

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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote indie game developer in Boston, MA is $117,843.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $134,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote indie game developer?

A Remote Indie Game Developer is a self-employed or small-team game creator who designs, develops, and releases games while working from any location. They handle various aspects of game development, including programming, art, sound, and marketing, often with limited resources. These developers may publish their games independently or collaborate with small studios. Remote work allows flexibility but requires strong self-discipline and project management skills. Many use platforms like Steam, itch.io, or mobile app stores to distribute their games.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote indie game developer?

To thrive as a Remote Indie Game Developer, you need strong programming skills, a solid understanding of game design principles, and experience with graphics and audio integration, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Proficiency with popular game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, version control systems such as Git, and familiarity with digital art tools is highly valued. Excellent communication, self-motivation, and time-management skills are crucial for collaborating remotely and meeting project milestones. These abilities enable successful independent project execution, innovation, and effective teamwork in a distributed work environment.

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

Remote indie game developers often face the challenges of managing multiple responsibilities, such as coding, design, and marketing, often without direct in-person support. Staying motivated and organized while working independently can be tough, especially when balancing creative vision with practical limitations. To overcome these, it helps to set clear milestones, use collaboration tools for communication, and regularly engage with the indie development community for feedback and support. Developing strong self-discipline and prioritizing tasks also greatly contribute to maintaining steady progress and achieving successful game launches.

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Marketing Director

Fire Hose Games

Boston, MA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Fire Hose Games is the Boston-based (but fully remote) independent game development studio behind titles such as Techtonica, Go Home Dinosaurs, Catlateral Damage, and 20XX. We pay good salaries, and our generous benefits package includes health care, dental, take-what-you-need vacation/sick time, 401(k) with matching, Parental leave, and flexible work hours. Fire Hose hasn't crunched in years, and we don't intend to start. Our company culture is inclusive, supportive, and fun. We strongly encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and voices to apply, and we consider relevant experience in all its forms. We hope to hear from you!
For more info, visit https://www.firehosegames.com/ and https://www.techtonicagame.com
Job Description
Want to make an impact at a fantastic indie studio? This is your chance.
Fire Hose Games is looking to bring on an entrepreneurial, innovative, hard-working, and experienced Marketing leader. This is a hands-on, broad-scope role with significant business impact. It includes managing go-to-market strategy, marketing channels' growth, product positioning, branding, market research, user research, community management, PR, user acquisition, and team management.
As the Marketing Director, you'll also serve as the bridge between our players and our internal teams, ensuring that our games resonate deeply with our audience.
Our studio is fully remote, so candidates who are able to sync with a project team based in the U.S. Eastern time zone may work from anywhere. This is a full-time, salaried position.
If you're excited about helping us continue to grow our most ambitious game yet, then we're eager to hear from you!
Responsibilities
  • Design and lead marketing strategy and direct the execution of all go to market activities to drive player and creator awareness, traffic, installs, retention, and revenues.
  • Develop product marketing, key positioning statements, branding, value proposition, and messaging strategy.
  • Execute marketing campaigns across all channels, leveraging audience and network aggregation with key target audiences.
  • Oversee the creation and deployment of grassroots marketing and community management programs aimed at increased engagement
  • Drive adoption, engagement, and revenues with an efficient and effective marketing budget.
  • Manage PR and Communications with the media and the Fire Hose Games community to develop and solidify corporate and product positioning
  • Create and direct market, competitive, and user research.
  • Analyze the performance of marketing programs across all channels (including ad spend) to identify the best opportunities for optimization and regularly iterate to maximize performance
  • Advocate for the player community in high level design discussions and planning meetings

Qualifications
  • 5+ years in a hands-on, Marketing Leadership role
  • A proven track record marketing video games, from development, through launch and beyond.
  • A passion for and deep knowledge of video games (specifically Indie) and the industry as a whole
  • Demonstrated success managing a marketing budget across multiple channels to drive efficient and sustained user and revenue growth
  • An excellent brand builder and storyteller; proven success crafting brands from the ground up and a track record of building brand engagement and generating business growth.
  • Successfully managed campaigns using grassroots, guerrilla, and viral marketing as well as community management
  • A strong background in social media marketing across all relevant platforms
  • Experience working with influencers. Engaging, negotiating and managing.
  • Experience serving as a liaison. Bridging Marketing efforts with internal efforts, utilizing feedback and analysis towards meaningful development insights.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills, allowing you to deliver complex information clearly to your colleagues and through marketing material
  • Demonstrated effective leadership including ability to build and foster successful teams that scale

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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