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.

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$100K - $150K *

DEX Labs is seeking a Rust Engineer to develop sophisticated and efficient code for decentralized exchange infrastructure. The role involves writing, testing, and improving code across various technol...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $260K *

As a Mission Autonomy Project Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will manage the engineering development and integration of advanced military technology products. This role requires collaboration wit...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Platform Programmer to innovate and enhance the gaming experience across Desktop and Mobile platforms. The role involves resolving performance and stability issues, opti...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Platform Programmer to innovate and enhance the gaming experience across Desktop and Mobile platforms. The role involves resolving performance and stability issues, opti...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

The Software Engineer, Android will be responsible for building and maintaining native mobile applications that provide users with intuitive financial management experiences. This role involves collab...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer will enhance the networking layer and maintain gameplay systems within Unreal Engine. This role involves architecting APIs and features that empower developers t...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$222K - $289K *

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer at Roblox, you will leverage the Roblox game engine to create innovative applications and experiences for players and developers. This role involves building world-class...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$320K - $405K *

Anthropic is seeking experienced desktop application engineers to join the Claude product team. The role involves developing cross-platform desktop applications using Electron, optimizing performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Anthropic is seeking experienced desktop application engineers to join the Claude product team. The role involves developing cross-platform desktop applications that integrate advanced AI capabilities...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

The Senior Gameplay Engineer will collaborate with designers and engineers to create innovative gameplay mechanics and tools for an AAA multiplayer game. This role involves leading the development of...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $110K *

The Houston Astros are seeking a Full-Stack Application Developer to join their Software Development team in the Research and Development department. This role involves designing, developing, and main...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $129K *

The Senior Gameplay Software Engineer will collaborate with design, animation, audio, and art teams to develop new gameplay systems and features for future sports games. This role requires a deep unde...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $225K *

The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for developing gameplay, UI, and systems for a new action-packed MMO using Unreal Engine and C++. This role involves collaborating with various team...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Game Developer for Squash will leverage their expertise in squash rules and AI technology to implement and test AI-driven refereeing systems. This role involves collaboration with engineers to tra...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $120K *

Arkatechture is seeking a Software Engineer to support initiatives in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software, collaborating with...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Arkatechture is seeking a Software Engineer to support initiatives in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software, collaborating with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $120K *

Ambrook is seeking a Software Engineer to help build a financial data platform aimed at making agriculture more sustainable and profitable. The role involves delivering product experiences, improving...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

The Senior Software Engineer will be instrumental in developing innovative technology solutions for the healthcare industry, focusing primarily on backend systems while also engaging in some frontend...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop and maintain full-stack applications using Ruby for the backend and React for the frontend. This fully remote position offers the chance to wor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K *

A dynamic company in New York is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong backend development experience. The role involves developing and maintaining backend systems while also contribu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Physics Programmer to implement new physics interfaces within the Unreal Engine's UEFN framework. The role involves collaborating with content creators and the engine te...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

At 1047 Games, you’ll find a permanently remote, dedicated team of top-tier talent from some of the world’s biggest gaming and tech companies who share our founders’ vision. Grit, ingenuity, a desire...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Technical Services

$100K - $200K *

You love to take on difficult, seemingly impossible technical problems and dig in to find creative ways to solve them; you love to put in the extra effort, because you enjoy your work and know the imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •     Technical Services

$138K - $207K *

As a Software Engineer on Anduril's Internal Tools team, you will architect and implement mission-critical applications that enhance business processes and drive value for the company. You will work i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $160K *

Fantastic Pixel Castle is seeking a Senior Game Designer with expertise in Unreal Engine to design and implement complex gameplay systems for a persistent online MMORPG. The role involves collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.