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teamLFG

Game Engineering Director

$255K - $383K/yr

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.

Games For Love

Esports Streamer

Lynnwood, WA · On-site +1

... 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

The Walt Disney Company

Level Designer

Glendale, CA · Remote

$91K - $140K/yr

This is a remote opportunity and will report to the Lead Level Designer. What You Will Do: * Be a hands-on developer in the creation of content for several interactive games and experiences based on ...

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Relevate Health

$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

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 ...

TW Group LLC

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:

TW Group LLC

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:

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 ...

TW Group LLC

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:

TW Group LLC

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:

ARRISE

Game Designer

$154K/yr

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 ...

ARRISE

Game Designer

$158K/yr

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 ...

Xsolla

Senior Software Engineer

Concord, NC · Remote

CA$100K - CA$170K/yr

ABOUT YOU You're a hands-on mobile engineer with 4+ years of experience, primarily in React Native ... game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote indie game developer in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Indie Game Developer job?

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 in the Remote Indie Game Developer position, and why are they important?

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.

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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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Game Engineering Director

teamLFG

Remote

$255K - $383K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 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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