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Senior Video Game Software Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Sugar Land, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

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Video Game Design Tutor

Missouri City, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

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Video Game Design Tutor

Pearland, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

Pivot3

Senior Software Engineer - Data Path

Spring, TX · On-site

$109K - $143K/yr

... for video surveillance, video analytics, VDI and mixed workloads. Pivot3's solutions provide ... care, gaming, financial services and retail, Pivot3 is a fast-growing company (recognized by ...

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Video Game Design Tutor

Houston, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

Hp

Senior Software Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

$109K - $143K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Description - HP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help develop ... Audio-video multimodal models * Human computer intelligent interactions * Deep neural networks

SelektIT

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Location: Houston, TX, USA Overview: * We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. * As a Senior Software ...

Xforia, Inc.

Sr. Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$113K - $149K/yr

Sr. Software Engineer Location : Houston, TX All Day Onsite or Hybrid (Ideally look for TX Region) - If we are unable to identify someone that can work onsite, There will be some travel to Canada ...

Aveva

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX

$104K - $174K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Location: Irvine, CA Job type: Full-time - Hybrid Overview: ETAP, a member of Schneider Electrical Energy Management Software Division, is seeking a senior power system ...

Pae

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

Amentum is seeking a seasoned professional to serve as a Senior Software Engineer . This position is based in Houston, TX. The Software Engineer will develop, maintain, and enhance complex/diverse ...

Amentum

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

Amentum is seeking a seasoned professional to serve as a Senior Software Engineer . This position is based in Houston, TX. The Software Engineer will develop, maintain, and enhance complex/diverse ...

Husch Blackwell LLP

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$116K - $154K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application infrastructure that power high-quality, human-centered information experiences. This role is ...

Husch Blackwell Llp

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$116K - $154K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application infrastructure that power high-quality, human-centered information experiences. This role is ...

Yusen Logistics

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$105K - $139K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer is an experienced full stack developer with a proven track record of developing both front and back-end systems. The Sr. Software Engineer designs and builds full stack ...

Yusen Logistics

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX

$105K - $139K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer is an experienced full stack developer with a proven track record of developing both front and back-end systems. The Sr. Software Engineer designs and builds full stack ...

Yusen Logistics

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$105K - $139K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer is an experienced full stack developer with a proven track record of developing both front and back-end systems. The Sr. Software Engineer designs and builds full stack ...

ATSER

Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Senior Software Engineer's responsibilities will include development, writing code, and documenting functionality. Qualifications * Work with development teams to design and implement the end-to-end ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior video game software engineer in Houston, TX is $136,839.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,000.00 and $154,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Senior Video Game Software Engineer job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,839 per year, or $65.8 per hour.

Video Game Design Tutor

Sugar Land, TX • Remote

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$18 - $40/hr

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About the Job
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Video Game Design tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.
Why Join Our Platform?
  • Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
  • Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
  • Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like.
  • Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform. No commuting required.
  • Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
  • Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
  • We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor
  • Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, narrative design, user interface design, game engines including Unity and Unreal, basic programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game loop architecture, player psychology, balancing mechanics, and iterative design while preparing students for game development careers and interactive media programs.
  • Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design refinement. Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions. Emphasizes the iterative design process and connects game design to computer science, visual arts, storytelling, and user experience design disciplines.
  • Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with game design curricula and common challenges such as scope management for game projects, learning game engine interfaces, and balancing game mechanics. Adapts instruction using game engine tutorials, design document templates, and progressive project milestones to support students from aspiring designers exploring concepts through advanced developers building playable game prototypes and portfolio pieces.
  • Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
  • Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

Ways To Connect With Students
  • 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
  • Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you're available.

About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring
Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.
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