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31st Union

Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$108K - $161K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who we are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... The position is for an existing vacancy. #LI-Remote #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid

Razer

Senior Sales Manager (Software Solution)

Razer is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive adoption of our cutting-edge AI solutions designed for game developers, publishers, and enterprise partners. The ideal candidate is both a strategic ...

Games For Love

Esports Streamer

Lynnwood, WA · Remote

... 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

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

teamLFG

Senior Gameplay Designer (Combat & AI)

$118K - $177K/yr

... game feel, and readability? We are seeking a highly technical, creative, and team-oriented Senior ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

Relevate Health

$120K - $150K/yr

Level Ex Games (Powered by Relevate Health) is a fast-growing game studio that creates video games ... Remote working if outside 40 miles of a Relevate Health Office * Travel may apply based on position

Netflix

Senior Software Engineer - Linux Specialist

$125K - $165K/yr

The Role Senior Gameplay Engineer The Senior Gameplay Engineer is responsible for the management, design, and implementation of game systems. You will provide technical mentorship and guidance for ...

Zwift

Senior Software Engineer 2, Game Systems

$125K - $165K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer, Game Systems role involves owning core game systems and collaborating ... remote, distributed teams. Preferred : • Experience with game engines (custom/proprietary ...

Netflix

Senior Software Engineer - Linux Specialist

$125K - $165K/yr

The Role Senior Gameplay Engineer The Senior Gameplay Engineer is responsible for the management, design, and implementation of game systems. You will provide technical mentorship and guidance for ...

Insomniac Games

Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

... the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. The Senior ... Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in ...

Anagh Technologies, Inc.

Angular Developer

$56 - $68.50/hr

Financial Client NYC- REMOTe Senior Angular Developer . We are looking for a strong senior developer, with 8+ years of experience with the following skillsets - • Strong enterprise UI development ...

Weekday AI

Game Tools & Modding Engineer

Remote We are looking for a Game Tools & Modding Engineer with strong expertise in graphics programming, rendering systems, and engine-level development to build high-performance, real-time ...

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 ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote senior game developer in the United States is $154,062.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $176,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Senior Gameplay Engineer

31st Union

San Mateo, CA • On-site, Remote

$108K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

WE ARE GAME MAKERS

Who we are:

We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games.  We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.

What we need:

31st Union is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to develop our Player Bots - AI agents that stand in for human players in our AAA free-to-play, cross-platform action game. Using C++, Unreal Engine 5, and our in-house utility AI framework, you will make bots that fight, traverse, loot, and team up convincingly enough that players second-guess whether they're facing a human. The same bots power mode backfill and automated testing at scale. 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop combat behavior: target prioritization, hero-appropriate weapon and ability use, movement, and disengagement

  • Develop humanization: tunable aim, reaction time, and error models across difficulty levels

  • Develop macro behavior: team cohesion, traversal, pacing, events, looting, and progression

  • Extend our utility AI framework: new behaviors, scoring, and tuning

  • Keep bot populations performant: throttling, suspension, and LOD

  • Extend bots as automated test clients, from feature tests to match-scale load tests

  • Build bot evaluation tooling: debug visualization and playtest metrics

  • Partner with design to tune behavior through playtests

Who you are:

  • 5+ years of gameplay or game AI engineering on shipped action games

  • Strong C++ and Unreal Engine fluency, including AI controllers, navigation, and EQS

  • Utility AI or comparable decision-making architectures

  • AI in networked multiplayer: client/server authority, prediction, dedicated servers

  • Humanlike combat AI: aim and error models, reaction time, believable movement

  • Optimizing many concurrent agents: LOD and tick throttling

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Player bots in a competitive shooter

  • Unreal Engine 5, StateTree, and the Gameplay Ability System

  • Control systems (e.g., PID controllers) and input simulation

  • Automated test clients and load testing

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $108,900 and $161,160 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. Ontario only: The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

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