Game Engineer Jobs

Welcome to Ladders’ Game Engineering Jobs section. Here, you will find high-paying ($100K+) opportunities from verified companies. Game engineers play an essential role in the video game industry by creating new video games and bringing game concepts to life.

What does a Game Engineer do?

A Game Engineer applies their extensive knowledge of software engineering concepts and game design principles in the development and integration of software systems used in games. They often collaborate with designers and artists and address technical challenges to create an immersive gaming experience.

What skills does a Game Engineer need?

Game Engineers need a blend of creativity and technical computer programming skills. They should possess knowledge in areas such as 3D modeling, particle systems, application programming interfaces (APIs), and computer graphics, among others.

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$138K - $252K *

The Software Engineer, Web Infrastructure at Anduril Industries will design, build, test, deploy, and maintain tooling to enhance engineering velocity and product quality. This role involves working a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $218K *

The Software Engineer II - Android role involves being a key member of the mobile app team, focusing on the development of a next-generation cross-platform mobile application for the PlayStation ecosy...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $104K *

The Lead Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining all building systems, ensuring high-quality maintenance and economical operation. This role requires independent work with minimal superv...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $100K *

Green Expert Technology Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to support the U.S. Navy by contributing to the design and development of innovative technological solutions. The ideal candidate will have...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $100K *

Green Expert Technology Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to support the U.S. Navy by contributing to the design and development of innovative technological solutions. The ideal candidate will have...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $160K *

Blind Squirrel Games is seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer who is passionate about game development and has a solid programming skillset. The role involves contributing to the visual fidelity and effi...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $160K *

Blind Squirrel Games is seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer who is passionate about game development and has a solid programming skillset. The role involves contributing to the visual fidelity and effi...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Mobile Engineer at Visual Concepts will work with a dedicated team to port existing technology and gameplay to mobile platforms while developing updated systems for mobile customers. The role requ...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$158K - $238K *

As a Software Engineer II at PlayStation, you will contribute to the Developer Experience Team by developing cloud-based documentation tools that enhance accessibility and usability for developers and...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $120K *

As a Software Engineer at Parry Labs, you will be integral to the full software development lifecycle, working within an Agile framework to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge software solutions...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $130K *

Deaglo is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer to help build a leading platform for financial transactions. The role involves transforming product requirements into scalable code and collaborating with...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Work on services and data pipelines to process high throughput data into machine learning features. Ensure service scalability and reliability through effective code and data serving designs...

2 days ago

  •     Consumer Technology

$80K - $120K *

Aversan Inc. is seeking a talented Graphics Developer with hands-on experience in Imagination Technologies GPU driver development. The role involves designing and developing GPU drivers, troubleshooti...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $123K *

The Game Designer will be responsible for designing high-quality components and tools in a proprietary engine, collaborating with other disciplines to implement game features, and supporting teammates...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $225K *

The Application Engineer at Meta Platforms, Inc. is responsible for leading the research, design, development, testing, and delivery of new Workday integrations. This role involves creating detailed i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our Production Support Team, focusing on maintaining and improving custom production applications essential to our operations. The ideal candidat...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $200K *

Deeply understand and leverage K8s primitives, the broader OSS ecosystem around K8s, and highly technical service lifecycle semantics to solve business critical problems at scale...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $200K *

Champion a long-term tech roadmap to reduce operational burden, ensure scalability, reduce risk, and strive for step-changes whenever possible

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $200K *

Deeply understand and leverage K8s primitives, the broader OSS ecosystem around K8s, and highly technical service lifecycle semantics to solve business critical problems at scale...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Deeply understand and leverage K8s primitives, the broader OSS ecosystem around K8s, and highly technical service lifecycle semantics to solve business critical problems at scale...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $193K *

Mojang Studios is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Test Automation team, focusing on enhancing and maintaining test automation services for Minecraft. The role involves developing cloud serv...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

The Senior Backend Engineer will join the custody technology team to design and architect features for a cloud-native prime brokerage platform managing fiat and crypto assets. This role involves enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $200K *

Galaxy is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their custody technology team in New York City. The role involves designing and architecting features for a cloud-native platform that manages fiat...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$205K - $307K *

The Principal Software Engineer for Android/UI will lead the development of a next-generation cross-platform mobile application, focusing on UI architecture and performance. This role involves collabo...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Senior Advanced Game Designer will lead the creative development of immersive and engaging slot games for land-based gaming. This role involves collaborating with a talented team to design captiva...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to become a Game Engineer?question toggle

    Most Game Engineer roles require a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Experience with game development platforms like Unity or Unreal Engine is highly desirable.

  • What is the average salary of a Game Engineer?question toggle

    While salaries can vary greatly depending on the location and the company, the average salary for Game Engineers on Ladders is over $100K annually.