Welcome to Game Engineer Category

Game Engineering is an essential part of the gaming industry that helps bring game ideas to life. At Ladders, we're dedicated to presenting you with the most rewarding Game Engineer job opportunities that pay $100,000 or more.

Why Choose a Career as a Game Engineer?

Game Engineers craft the complex systems that drive video games. This career offers opportunities to put problem-solving skills to the test, and it offers a fulfilling and challenging work environment.

Who is an Ideal Candidate?

An ideal candidate for a Game Engineer role holds a degree in Computer Science, Video Game Design or a related discipline, has a solid understanding of C++ and other programming languages, and a proven track record in game development.

Explore Game Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Find the perfect match for your skills and expectations on Ladders. Join us today and leap towards your dream career.

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$89K - $186K *

Lightspeed Studios is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to elevate gameplay animations through collaboration with industry veterans. The role involves crafting high-quality animations for first and t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $180K *

Yutori is seeking an AI Engineer to join their founding team, focusing on building AI agents that perform everyday digital tasks. The role involves scaling infrastructure for multimodal LLMs and devel...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $129K *

The Senior Gameplay Animation Engineer will contribute to the development of new animation features and gameplay mechanics for a future sports franchise. This role involves collaborating with animator...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $133K *

The Senior Gameplay Animation Engineer will contribute to the development of new animation features and gameplay mechanics for a future sports franchise. This role involves collaborating with animator...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$153K - $212K *

The Technical Artist for the Metaverse will act as a vital bridge between artistic and engineering teams, focusing on the development of engaging infrastructure, systems, and tools for the metaverse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

The Embedded Software Engineer - PCIe Video Distribution will develop software for high-performance video distribution solutions for military vehicles, focusing on low-latency and high-throughput vide...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $120K *

The Embedded Software Engineer - PCIe Video Distribution will develop software for high-performance video distribution solutions for military vehicles, focusing on low-latency and high-throughput vide...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $130K *

The Embedded Software Engineer - PCIe Video Distribution will develop software for high-performance video distribution solutions for military vehicles, focusing on low-latency and high-throughput vide...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Project Engineer at SkyGrid will be responsible for customizing and enforcing the high-level Program Plan to ensure alignment across all engineering teams. This role involves leveraging Jira and M...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $152K *

The Technical Artist for the Metaverse will act as a vital bridge between artistic and engineering teams, focusing on developing engaging infrastructure and tools for the platform. This role requires...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $152K *

The Technical Artist for the Metaverse will act as a vital bridge between artistic and engineering teams, focusing on creating engaging infrastructure and tools for the platform. This role requires co...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$289K - $338K *

The Principal Software Engineer - Frontend Architecture at Roblox will shape the future of the platform's application surfaces by developing the architecture and technical direction of the frontend st...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $130K *

The Project Engineer at Overland AI will manage and coordinate engineering projects related to unmanned ground vehicle manufacturing, ensuring all deliverables meet quality, timeline, and budget requi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $141K *

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Studios is looking for a Software Engineer to develop innovative gaming AI solutions for Snapdragon chipsets. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance gaming...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

The Software Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and testing software solutions using agile and DevOps methodologies to meet customer needs. This role emphasizes continuous technologic...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$289K - $338K *

The Principal Engineer for Build and Release Tools at Roblox will design and implement tooling to enhance the efficiency of building and releasing the Roblox app across multiple platforms. This role i...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Senior Game Designer at Arrow International will create engaging 'slot-style' games from concept to completion, collaborating with various disciplines including math, programming, and visual arts...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$66K - $130K *

The Process Engineer II at Pratt & Whitney will be responsible for establishing, monitoring, and maintaining process build methods in support of the Commercial Geared Turbo Fan Program. This role invo...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Senior Game Designer at Arrow International will create engaging 'slot-style' games from concept to completion, collaborating with various disciplines including math, programming, and visual arts...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $160K *

The Lead Engineer at The Atlantic will focus on deploying machine learning solutions across various operations, ensuring efficient and secure integration into existing systems. This role involves buil...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

The Lead Engineer at The Atlantic will focus on deploying machine learning solutions across various operations, ensuring efficient and secure integration into existing systems. This role involves buil...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $288K *

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the development of a mobile application, focusing on UI architecture and cross-platform integration. This role requires extensive technical expertise in Andro...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $250K *

The Software Engineer 3 position involves collaborating with a Government customer to migrate operational mission capabilities to AWS Cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have experience in impleme...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $250K *

The Software Engineer 3 will be responsible for modernizing a customer-focused web-based application, the M.E.T.R.I.C.S system, as part of a mission improvement program. The role requires proficiency...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $250K *

The Software Engineer 3 position involves collaborating with a Government customer to migrate operational mission capabilities to AWS Cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have experience in impleme...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Game Engineer usually holds a degree in Computer Science or Video Game Design, and has strong skills in C++ or other programming languages. Experience in gaming industry is a plus.

  • What is the salary range for a Game Engineer?question toggle

    The salary for Game Engineers can vary depending on experience and the company, but typically the salary range starts from $100,000 and can go beyond if you're at a senior level.

  • What does a Game Engineer do?question toggle

    Game Engineers are responsible for designing and building the code that makes a video game run. They work closely with artists, designers, and other engineers to bring game concepts to life.

  • Which companies are hiring Game Engineers?question toggle

    Numerous top-tier tech companies and gaming studios are constantly in search of skilled Game Engineers. With Ladders, you can explore jobs from a variety of companies that pay above $100,000.