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Temporary Python Game Developer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

TabaPay

DevOps Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$110K/yr

... gaming and wallets. TabaPay is a highly profitable rocketship that processes billions of dollars ... Strong programming skills in Python or Java or Go * Frontend experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

PlayStation Global

Software Engineer I

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

... using Node.js, Python, Go, or similar technologies. * Build internal moderation tools, policy ... Developer tools and internal operational dashboards * Game platform APIs and backend services * CI ...

Skild AI

Simulation Engineer

San Mateo, CA

We are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds, including game development, CGI artistry ... Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar. * Deep understanding of ...

PlayStation Global

Software Engineer I

San Mateo, CA · On-site

... using Node.js, Python, Go, or similar technologies. * Build internal moderation tools, policy ... Developer tools and internal operational dashboards * Game platform APIs and backend services * CI ...

PlayStation Global

Software Engineer II

San Mateo, CA

... game studios are of the highest quality. Responsibilities * Design, build, and maintain test ... Python * JavaScript, React, Next.js * C, C++ or Rust * Git, GitHub * Device connectivity tools (e.g ...

NextDeavor Inc.

DevOps Engineer 3

San Jose, CA · On-site

Proficiency with scripting/programming (JavaScript, Python, Java, ActionScript noted) * Experience ... Production/test experience in the gaming or animation industry * Experience with animation ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary python game developer in Santa Clara, CA is $68.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.73 and $78.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Python Game Developer vs Python Game Developer?

AspectTemporary Python Game DeveloperPython Game Developer
Employment TypeShort-term, project-basedFull-time or permanent
Work EnvironmentFreelance, contract roles, or temp agenciesIn-house or remote company positions
Required CredentialsRelevant Python skills, portfolio, possibly some certificationsSame as temporary, often with more experience
Industry UsageCommon in freelance and contract marketsStandard in game development studios

In summary, a Temporary Python Game Developer typically works on short-term projects through contracts or freelancing, focusing on specific tasks. A Python Game Developer may hold a permanent position within a company, with ongoing responsibilities. Both roles require similar skills, but employment type and work setting differ.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Python Game Developer job openings in Santa Clara, CA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,202 per year, or $68.8 per hour.
Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

PlayStation Global

San Mateo, CA

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment has an extraordinary opportunity in the Tools, Framework and Infrastructure team! We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to help build test tools, frameworks, and infrastructure, focused on delivering high quality system software which drives the PlayStation experience.

 As a Software Engineer, you'll focus on building test frameworks and infrastructure, internal tools, and automating test workflows. You will collaborate closely with Quality Engineering and Software Engineering teams to build robust systems to ensure console software delivered to customers and game studios are of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain test frameworks, tooling and infrastructure for teams which develop and test software for the Playstation console.

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar tools.

  • Collaborate with Quality and Development teams in the construction of creative test strategies for console system software.

  • Develop telemetry systems and dashboard in order to make data-driven decisions about technical feature development.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

  • 8+ years experience in designing, developing and maintaining tools and applications in C++, Python, or Javascript with a focus on building testing tools, and test frameworks at scale. (C++ and Python experience preferred)

  • Experience with test automation frameworks

  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar tools.

  • Comfortable working in Linux and Windows-based development environments.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and QA teams.

  • Strong debugging skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with test/build automation on PCs, consoles or other embedded systems.

  • Contributions to and familiarity with software testing systems (and general software testing experience)

  • LLVM or LLVM-based C/C++ compilers

  • Experience with developing or testing SDK libraries.

  • Working knowledge of Docker-based test environments.

  • Machine Learning experience

  • Game industry background

  • Japanese Language familiarity a plus

Tools and Technologies you will work with

  • Jenkins (CI/CD), GitHub Actions, ArgoCD

  • Python

  • C, C++ or Rust

  • Git, GitHub

  • Containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes.

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