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Neurable, INC

Software Developer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

... some video games (we have all the latest VR/AR technology). We are a small group adding to the ... startup environment - You know and can admit when something is not great. You can recognize that ...

Scoutible

Product Manager

San Francisco, CA

... using video games. Here's a short video that briefly explains the concept. Our team seeks an experienced product manager to join our fast-growing startup backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Great Oaks and ...

Scoutible

Product Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... using video games. Here's a short video that briefly explains the concept. Our team seeks an experienced product manager to join our fast-growing startup backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Great Oaks and ...

Augment CXM

Engineering Team Lead

San Francisco, CA

$120K - $158K/yr

... startup/SaaS environments. * Strong proficiency in Python, or very similar leading back end ... We also get together occasionally for video game nights, happy hours, movies, bowling, ping pong ...

Augment CXM

Engineering Team Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

... startup/SaaS environments. * Strong proficiency in Python, or very similar leading back end ... We also get together occasionally for video game nights, happy hours, movies, bowling, ping pong ...

Neurable, INC

Machine Learning

Cambridge, MA · On-site

... some video games (we have all the latest VR/AR technology). We are a small group adding to the ... startup environment - You know and can admit when something is not great. You can recognize that ...

Neurable, INC

Machine Learning

Cambridge, MA

... some video games (we have all the latest VR/AR technology). We are a small group adding to the ... startup environment - You know and can admit when something is not great. You can recognize that ...

Thatgamecompany

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

$120K - $205K/yr

... video game industry • Experience in a small company with a startup feel • Interest in technical writing and sharing your work Perks: • Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break • ...

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How much do video game startup jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for video game startup in the United States is $15.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Video Game Startup job?

A Video Game Startup job involves working at a newly established company focused on developing, publishing, or supporting video games. Roles can vary widely, including game design, programming, art, marketing, and business development. Since startups are often small and fast-paced, employees may take on multiple roles and responsibilities. It's a great opportunity for those who want to be part of an innovative and dynamic environment, but it can also come with risks like funding challenges and long work hours.

What are some common challenges faced when working at a video game startup?

Working at a video game startup often involves managing rapid changes in project scope, juggling multiple responsibilities, and adapting quickly to new technologies or feedback. Teams are usually small and highly collaborative, so you may be tasked with duties outside your primary expertise, which can be both challenging and rewarding. Resource limitations and tight deadlines can increase pressure, but they also encourage creative problem-solving and innovation. For many, these challenges offer valuable learning experiences and opportunities for accelerated professional growth within the gaming industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Video Game Startup position, and why are they important?

To thrive at a video game startup, you need a versatile mix of game development skills, business acumen, and entrepreneurial drive, often supported by experience in programming, game design, or project management. Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine, project tracking tools like Jira, and knowledge of digital distribution platforms are important. Creativity, resilience, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for adapting to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. These skills enable you to rapidly iterate, solve challenges, and collaborate efficiently to bring innovative gaming experiences to market.

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Infographic showing various Video Game Startup job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,769 per year, or $15.3 per hour.
Software Developer

Software Developer

Neurable, INC

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Neurable is a funded brain-computer interface (BCI) startup spun out of the University of Michigan's Direct to Brain Interface Laboratory (UM-DBI); our technology, an artificial intelligence developed by our CEO Ramses Alcaide, BCI expert and PhD neuroscience, enables people to control hardware and software in real-time with their brain via a non-invasive cap. We have enabled users to control remote control cars, computer programs, wheelchairs, and more. Currently we are directing Neurable for virtual and augmented reality applications.
Job Description
Our ideal candidate is someone who likes to think outside of the box. Here we try to encourage as much creative thought and innovative thinking possible. We are working in a field and creating a technology with functionalities that have never existed before. If you like tinkering, are curious by nature, consider yourself a technologist or someone who thinks several steps ahead...we would like you to join us, or at least meet us, or come to our office and play some video games (we have all the latest VR/AR technology). We are a small group adding to the banality of "work hard, play hard" but only because it is true.
Duties:
Your main responsibility will be to translate python code to C++ for inclusion into our API, parsing brain data, and you will be working on research and development (i.e. testing and tweaking our Unity demo applications).
Company aside, we thoroughly enjoy:
- Fine food and beverages
- Movies and shows (during Game of Thrones season, our CEO Ramses, also a near chef, cooks everyone dinner while we watch on his 12' by 21' projector screen)
- Video games (we own every console from the ColecoVision, 1982, to the latest in virtual reality systems)
- Adventures (ask us about what happened one fateful night on Mt. Nacheesmo)
- Dogs (we have two in our office)
Qualifications
- Design, build, test, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C++ code
- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
- Fluency in: C/C++, Python, C#/Unity, Matlab (preferred)
- Familiarity with developing apps in Unity and Qt
- Python with numpy and pandas libraries
- Strong written communication and documentation abilities
- Comfortable in a small, intense, and high-growth environment
- Ability to rapidly prototype real features in a startup environment
- You know and can admit when something is not great. You can recognize that something needs improvement
- Creativity and desire to push boundaries
- Desire to create a positive change in the world
- Experience with Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Signals Processing preferred
- Experience with startups, brain-computer interface, and AR/VR applications are preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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