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Senior Civil Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site +1

$115K - $160K/yr

Rooted in Respect, Integrity, and Humility, we're on a mission to make every project a game-changer ... Eden Prairie, MN | Hybrid | Remote Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $115,000 - $160,000 (based on ...

Evs

Senior PV & BESS Electrical Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site +1

$105K - $160K/yr

Rooted in Respect, Integrity, and Humility, we're on a mission to make every project a game-changer ... Eden Prairie, MN | Hybrid | Remote Salary: $105,000 - $160,000 (based on experience) EVS is seeking ...

Evs

Senior PV & BESS Electrical Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site +1

$100K - $140K/yr

Rooted in Respect, Integrity, and Humility, we're on a mission to make every project a game-changer ... Eden Prairie, MN | Hybrid | Remote Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 (based on ...

BHI Energy

Sr. Wind Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$109K - $149K/yr

Remote -must live near one of the locations listed below * Bloomington, MN * Geotechnical/Civil ... Fargo, ND SENIOR ENGINEER - WIND We are partnering with a client which is 100% employee owned. Our ...

VAA

Sr. Process Designer (Remote)

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$37 - $60/hr

Sr. Process Designer (Remote) Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to ... The Sr. Designer works with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare complete construction ...

Solventum

Senior 3D Software Engineer

Eagan, MN · On-site +1

$106K - $145K/yr

... game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change ... Remote-United States Travel: May include up to 10% [domestic/international] Relocation Assistance:

Leidos

Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Eagan, MN · Remote

$106K - $146K/yr

... remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission ... developer enablement. Cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platform administration, and cloud ...

Leidos

Senior Substation Physical Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$109K - $149K/yr

Remote Only: * Fully Remote! - Work from where you are! * Candidates must located in the Denver, CO ... Senior Level: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 4 + years of ...

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What is a remote senior game developer?

A Remote Senior Game Developer is an experienced professional who designs, develops, and optimizes video games while working from a location outside the company's physical office, often from home or another remote workspace. They lead technical aspects of game projects, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with artists, designers, and other team members using online tools. Their responsibilities include coding, troubleshooting, implementing new features, and ensuring the overall quality of the game. Senior developers are expected to have strong programming skills, experience with game engines, and the ability to manage complex projects remotely.

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

To thrive as a Remote Senior Game Developer, you need advanced proficiency in programming languages (such as C++, C#, or Java), deep understanding of game design principles, and several years of experience in the gaming industry. Familiarity with engines like Unity or Unreal, version control systems (e.g., Git), and knowledge of performance optimization are typically required, with certifications in relevant technologies considered a plus. Exceptional problem-solving, collaboration, and self-management skills help you excel in a remote environment and lead or mentor team members. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging games while maintaining productivity and effective communication in a distributed team.

How do remote senior game developers typically collaborate with distributed team members on large-scale projects?

Remote Senior Game Developers often use a combination of project management tools like Jira, version control systems such as Git, and communication platforms like Slack or Zoom to coordinate with artists, designers, and other engineers. Regular stand-up meetings and code reviews are common to ensure alignment and maintain code quality. While working remotely presents challenges in communication and time zone differences, clear documentation and proactive updates help keep the team synchronized and projects on track.

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Remote Senior Game Developer jobs?

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Senior Gameplay Programmer (CONTRACT)

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)

Afton, MN • On-site, Remote

$82.74 - $100/hr

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Job description

This is a 12 month contract. This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions.

Insomniac is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer (Contract). In this role you'll collaborate closely with our content teams as we design, implement and maintain industry leading experiences, with a heavy focus on enemy, boss and ally behaviors. A Senior Gameplay Programmer anticipates design needs and player expectations and leverages their experience to provide feedback on code quality, user experience, and performance throughout the course of development. We value ownership, technical expertise, initiative, and effective communication.

At Insomniac, we've embraced a digital-first culture, and support in-office, remote and hybrid working arrangements. We're passionate about creating robust, scalable systems for AAA games and delivering outstanding new player experiences while fostering employee well-being!

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

  • Collaborate across teams to drive player experience and feature quality with a focus on Enemy<>Player interactions
  • Act as a subject matter expert on our enemy and boss teams, providing mentorship/assistance to more junior staff through code reviews and participation in relevant special interest groups
  • Create features and systems that can work flexibly and dynamically across diverse environments and situations
  • Architect and implement systems that are as simple as possible without compromising scalability and extensibility
  • Accurately estimate assigned work, contribute to efforts to ensure work is in scope, and proactively update team on task status
  • Understand complex existing systems and how they interact. Expand or create new systems as needed to deliver on the promise of our features
  • Work across teams to understand how our internal customers use the tools and systems that we develop to deliver great gameplay experiences
  • Drive new feature and architecture development within enemy behavior systems

Skills you should bring to this role:

  • Prior experience owning and delivering features in the areas of enemy, boss, or ally behaviors
  • Extensive C++ skills
  • Knowledge of memory management, performance optimization, systems interfaces, and other programming principles and best practices.
  • Knowledge of mathematical concepts, particularly 3D math and visualization using linear algebra
  • An eye for player-centered design
  • Ability and willingness to articulate strengths and weaknesses of proposed features, and to advocate for alternatives

At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click hereto learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$82.74-$100 USD

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