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.
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.
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.
Find the perfect match for your skills and expectations on Ladders. Join us today and leap towards your dream career.
Software Engineer - Mission Manager
$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...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Mission Manager
$100K - $200K *
Work closely with forward deployed and customer engineers to understand product gaps and identify both short- and long-term product improvements and fixes...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Mission Manager
$135K - $200K *
The Software Engineer - Mission Manager role at Palantir involves developing and scaling the Mission Manager platform, which enables secure and compliant software operations for US Government customer...
4 weeks ago
$140K - $150K *
Wider Circle is seeking a skilled full-stack developer proficient in Go, React, and Next.js to architect and optimize high-performance applications. The role involves supporting existing products, imp...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $150K *
Wider Circle is seeking a skilled full-stack developer proficient in Go, React, and Next.js to architect and optimize high-performance applications. The role involves supporting existing products, imp...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Platform
$157K - $213K *
The Senior Software Engineer, Platform at Bubble will tackle challenges in building scalable infrastructure and core backend systems for a revolutionary no-code software development platform. This rol...
1 month ago
Software Engineer - Mission Manager
$135K - $200K *
The Software Engineer - Mission Manager role at Palantir involves developing and scaling the Mission Manager platform, which enables secure and compliant software operations for US Government customer...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $120K *
The Software Engineer will collaborate with investment and applications development teams to create middle-tier components and Excel applications for an analytic platform. The role involves designing...
1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer - Pacing
$123K - $227K *
The Senior Software Engineer - Pacing at The Trade Desk is responsible for designing, building, and delivering full lifecycle software solutions while ensuring high quality and performance. The role i...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, ProductionOS
$168K - $252K *
As a Senior Software Engineer on Anduril's Internal Tools team, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing mission-critical applications that enhance business processes and drive value...
Today
Senior Software Engineer, ProductionOS
$168K - $252K *
As a Senior Software Engineer on Anduril's Internal Tools team, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing mission-critical applications that enhance business processes and drive value...
Today
Senior Software Engineer, ProductionOS
$168K - $252K *
As a Senior Software Engineer on Anduril's Internal Tools team, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing mission-critical applications that enhance business processes and drive value...
Today
$180K - $240K *
Greptile is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop an AI expert for codebases, enabling software teams to create custom internal AI development tools. The ideal candidate will have strong progr...
2 weeks ago
C++ Developer Ecosystem - Software Engineer
$168K - $252K *
Anduril Industries is seeking a seasoned C++ Developer to own and enhance the C++ development ecosystem for their vehicle systems. The role involves developing build systems, expanding core libraries...
1 month ago
$100K - $165K *
Auria is seeking a talented Software Engineer to develop web, mobile, and desktop applications for aerospace mission planning and scheduling. The role involves supporting ongoing software development...
1 week ago
$95K - $160K *
Auria Innovations is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to develop web, mobile, and desktop applications for aerospace mission planning and scheduling. The role involves working in small teams th...
2 weeks ago
C++ Developer Ecosystem - Software Engineer
$168K - $252K *
Anduril Industries is seeking a seasoned C++ Developer to own and enhance the C++ development ecosystem for their vehicle systems. The role involves developing build systems, expanding core libraries...
1 month ago
C++ Developer Ecosystem - Software Engineer
$168K - $252K *
Anduril Industries is seeking a seasoned C++ Developer to own and enhance the C++ development ecosystem for their vehicle systems. The role involves developing build systems, expanding core libraries...
1 month ago
C++ Developer Ecosystem - Software Engineer
$168K - $252K *
Anduril Industries is seeking a seasoned C++ Developer to own and enhance the C++ development ecosystem for their vehicle systems. The role involves developing build systems, expanding core libraries...
1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Cybersecurity
$82K - $164K *
The Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Cybersecurity will lead the design, development, integration, and verification of advanced embedded cryptographic solutions for U.S. military communications. Th...
1 month ago
$90K - $130K *
The Project Lead Engineer at NDI Engineering Company will oversee design projects related to Naval Ship Hull and Mechanical and Electrical systems. The role requires strong organizational and communic...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
The Senior Animation Programmer at Gearbox Entertainment will collaborate with animation, rigging, and design teams to develop and implement animation tools and technology for video games. This role i...
1 month ago
$150K - $325K *
Haize Labs is seeking a talented full-stack engineer to develop their AI reliability platform, focusing on building user-friendly interfaces and workflows. The role involves collaborating with researc...
1 week ago
$108K - $140K *
Auria is seeking a Software Engineer to develop backend services and integration frameworks for the Command and Control System (CCS-C) Sustainment and Resiliency (C-SAR) for satellites. The role invol...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Auria is seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Full Stack Developer to join an Agile Development Team focused on creating web-based microservices for space operations. The role involves developing s...
1 month ago
What qualifications do I need to work as a Game Engineer?
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?
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?
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?
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.