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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$80K - $130K *

We are seeking a motivated and inventive Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy vision-based AI applications in the Digital Health sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

The Senior Graphics Engineer II at Skydance Interactive will be responsible for the development of graphics and visual presentation for new VR game projects. This role involves architecting and mainta...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $170K *

The Senior Graphics Engineer II at Skydance Interactive will be responsible for the development of graphics and visual presentation for new VR game projects. This role involves architecting and mainta...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Pocket Worlds is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to oversee backend development and cloud infrastructure, focusing on technologies like AWS and Kubernetes. The role involves leading a small team, ensu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Pocket Worlds is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to oversee backend development and cloud infrastructure, focusing on technologies like AWS and Kubernetes. The role involves leading a small team, ensu...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Nexon America is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to join the Western MapleStory Development team. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing game features to enhance the MapleStory e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $500K+*

As a Full Stack Software Engineer on the Game Lifecycle team at Netflix, you will create solutions to facilitate the integration of games onto the platform. This role involves collaborating with cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Smartsheet is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their APJ development team, contributing to the evolution of their SaaS platform for collaborative work and project management. The role involves w...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $208K *

Supernatural is seeking a Graphics Engineer to enhance the visual experience of their XR fitness platform. The role involves designing and implementing rendering features, collaborating with gameplay...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

The Principal Research Engineer will focus on developing optimized algorithms for generative AI applications, including speech recognition and natural language processing. This role involves collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $120K *

Podium is seeking talented software engineers who are passionate about AI and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. The role involves developing scalable systems, collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

The Senior Application Engineer will be a key member of the Unreal Cloud Services team, focusing on building cloud-based, real-time collaborative content creation tools using Unreal Engine. This role...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $129K *

BILL is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Backend Architecture Team, focusing on building internal libraries to enhance service integration for engineering teams. The role involves designing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $151K *

BILL is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Backend Architecture Team, focusing on building internal libraries to enhance service integration for engineering teams. The role involves designing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $175K *

As a Software Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will develop advanced algorithms and software solutions for military applications. You will work in small teams to prototype high-performance software...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $175K *

As a Software Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will develop advanced algorithms and software solutions for military applications. You will work in a collaborative team environment, engaging with cu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $190K *

The Principal Software Engineer will lead architectural decisions, write code, and solve complex technical problems while fostering collaboration across teams. This role involves mentoring engineers a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $240K *

The CFD Engineer will focus on computational fluid dynamics applications, utilizing a deep understanding of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to simulate real-world phenomena. This role involves build...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$221K - $299K *

The Senior Principal Engineer - Developer Engagement & Solution Prototyping will lead developer outreach and collaborate with customers to prototype AI/ML and enterprise application solutions. This ro...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $299K *

The Senior Principal Engineer - Developer Engagement & Solution Prototyping will lead developer outreach and collaborate with customers to prototype AI/ML and enterprise application solutions. This ro...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

As an AI Software Engineer at a NYC-based startup, you will develop AI-powered solutions to optimize healthcare workflows, focusing on automating administrative tasks. Your role involves building smar...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $167K *

The Senior 3D C++ Software Engineer at Solventum will design and develop advanced 3D software algorithms to enhance patient care in the Dental Solutions Business. This role involves collaboration with...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $167K *

The Senior 3D C++ Software Engineer at Solventum will design and develop advanced 3D software algorithms to enhance patient care in the Dental Solutions Business. This role involves collaboration with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $252K *

Smartsheet is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect cloud-native enterprise data interactions and provide technical leadership across engineering teams. The role involves solving complex...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

The Principal Software Engineer at Smartsheet will design, develop, and maintain highly-scalable services for the company's SaaS application. This role involves planning large-scale solutions, trainin...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.