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Senior Game Developer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

EVS Engineering

Senior Civil Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

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

Evs

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 ... SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER Location: Eden Prairie, MN | Hybrid | Remote Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $115 ...

TSI Incorporated

Senior Software Engineer

Shoreview, MN · On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

Senior Software Engineer at TSI TSI is reimagining their business and customer experience by delivering game changing digital solutions across a variety of market segments, using leading-edge ...

TSI, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Shoreview, MN · On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

Senior Software Engineer at TSI TSI is reimagining their business and customer experience by delivering game changing digital solutions across a variety of market segments, using leading-edge ...

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 ... SENIOR PV & BESS ENGINEER Location: Eden Prairie, MN | Hybrid | Remote Salary: $105,000 - $160,000 ...

Trystar Inc

Senior Systems Engineer I

Burnsville, MN · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Job Title : Senior Systems Engineer 1 - MN; TX About Trystar Trystar is at the forefront of ... top of the game, and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy ...

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 ... SENIOR PV & BESS ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Location: Eden Prairie, MN | Hybrid | Remote Schedule ...

Actalent

Senior Planner

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$43 - $48/hr

Support engineering and product assurance with spec changes, quality issues, and improvement ... The office features a brand new space with amenities such as a ping pong table and games. Happy ...

Solventum

Senior 3D Software Engineer

Eagan, MN · On-site +1

$106K - $145K/yr

Senior Software Engineer(Solventum) 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better ... game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change ...

Healthcare

Senior 3D Software Engineer

Eagan, MN · On-site +1

$106K - $145K/yr

Senior Software Engineer(Solventum) 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better ... game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change ...

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How much do senior game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior game developer in Minnesota is $150,891.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $128,800.00 and $172,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior game developer?

A Senior Game Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing game mechanics, systems, and features. They lead technical and creative aspects of game development, guide junior developers, and collaborate with designers, artists, and producers to ensure high-quality gameplay experiences. Their role often includes coding, debugging, performance optimization, and mentorship. Additionally, they contribute to architectural decisions, maintain best coding practices, and stay updated with industry trends.

What are the typical responsibilities of a senior game developer?

As a Senior Game Developer, you are often responsible for designing core gameplay systems, writing and reviewing code, and ensuring technical quality across multiple components of the game. You will mentor junior developers, help establish development best practices, and work closely with artists, designers, and project managers to bring gameplay concepts to life. The role frequently involves troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing performance, and participating in strategic planning for current and future projects. Your work will have a significant impact on both the technical direction and overall success of the game, making collaboration and leadership important aspects of the job.

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

To thrive as a Senior Game Developer, you need extensive experience in programming languages (such as C++, C#, or Java), a deep understanding of game engines (like Unity or Unreal Engine), and a strong portfolio demonstrating completed projects. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), collaborative development tools (such as JIRA or Perforce), and relevant certifications add to your technical proficiency. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help you guide teams and collaborate across disciplines. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering polished games, driving innovation, and ensuring cohesive teamwork in a fast-paced industry.

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Infographic showing various Senior Game Developer job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $150,891 per year, or $72.5 per hour.

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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