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thatgamecompany

Gameplay Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$105K - $133K/yr

Gameplay Engineer Remote US & Canada We're looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the ...

HoYoverse

Senior Game Recruiter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

The role is ideally based in Los Angeles but we support remote work. You will join a talented and ... engineering, production, art/animation or game design * Excellent interviewing, networking ...

thatgamecompany

Technical Game Designer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$80K - $140K/yr

Technical Game Designer Remote - US and Canada only We are a small studio dedicated to crafting unique and high-quality interactive experiences, and we are looking for a talented designer-programmer ...

Sparks Wiz Limited

Junior Data Analyst

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$26 - $37/hr

As a Junior Data Analyst at Sparks Wiz Limited , you will support the data analytics team by ... Knowledge of engineering and consulting industry practices. Working Conditions: * Remote-based with ...

side

Lead Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$104K - $138K/yr

... gameplay, AI, tools, systems, engine, animation tech, backend services, cloud, or DevOps * ... Hands-on Unreal Engine expert, with solid experience in Unity and proprietary engines * Familiarity ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote junior unity game developer in Santa Ana, CA is $112,873.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,800.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Gameplay Engineer

thatgamecompany

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

$105K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Gameplay Engineer

Remote US & Canada

We’re looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the demands of this complex product, while presenting an interface to the user which exemplifies the elegance that TGC is known for.

What You’ll Do Here:

  • Limited time events (seasons) with unique and fun gameplay

  • Quests and other daily activities that drive user retention

  • Social experiences that make every moment better with others

  • Design, write, debug and refine networked gameplay systems and features

  • Iterate quickly in response to testing feedback and iterations

  • Provide technical insight and ideas regarding game design

  • Work closely with designers and back-end engineers on both real-time and asynchronous features

Must Haves: 

  • 3-5+ years of relevant programming experience in the game industry

  • Excellent 3D Vector Math Skills

  • Knowledge and usage of a 3D art tool such as Maya

  • Experience building gameplay systems/building blocks for designers to author content

  • Careful attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and solve problems presented by the team

  • Responds well to feedback, criticism and iterative design and/or continual improvement of our technology and games

  • Be fluent in C, C++ or C# and object-oriented programming

  • Have experience with scripting languages and multiple data formats (LUA, JSON etc)

  • Have MMO experience

Nice to Haves: 

  • Python programming

  • Backend languages such as Go, Erlang and/or PL/SQL

  • Systems managing persistent account data

  • Synchronous multiplayer features

  • Live service multiplayer online games

  • Mobile games

We look forward to meeting you!

Perks:

• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break

• Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.

• Pet Insurance for those who need it too.

• Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members

• Pre-tax wellness stipend

• Pre-tax work from home stipend

• Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match

• Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discount portal for everyday goods and services

• Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together

• Support for personal professional development


Please note: Include your portfolio link, if any. If not, please state what features you've worked on in that particular project. We also do require to take a gameplay test. Thank you!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The salary range for this position is $105,000 USD to $133,000 USD annually, with the
opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and
the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision,
401k, and paid time off.

Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area

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