Game Developer Job Description Template

Game Developer Location: [City, State / Remote / Hybrid — with studio visit requirements for milestone reviews] Department: Engineering Reports to: Lead Programmer / Technical Director Salary range: $[XX,000] – $[XX,000] About [Studio] [Studio name] is a [indie / AA / AAA] game studio [brief description — e.g., best known for [title], building our next [genre] game for [PC / console / mobile]]. Our team of [X] developers is currently in [pre-production / production / post-launch live ops] on [project name]. Role overview We are looking for a [Gameplay Programmer / Engine Developer / Systems Engineer] to join our [X]-person engineering team. You will be responsible for [primary focus: implementing core gameplay systems / optimizing rendering performance / building editor tools for our content team] on [project name], targeting [platform(s)] using [Unity / Unreal Engine 5 / custom C++ engine]. Responsibilities • [Gameplay] Implement and iterate on gameplay mechanics, character controllers, game state machines, and AI behaviors according to game design documentation • [Engine/Rendering] Optimize rendering pipeline performance for target hardware, including LOD systems, draw call batching, GPU profiling, and shader optimization • [Tools] Build and maintain editor tools, asset pipeline plugins, and automation systems that improve content creator productivity • Write clean, maintainable, performance-conscious code in [C# / C++ / GDScript] following our coding standards and architecture guidelines • Collaborate with game designers, artists, and audio engineers to integrate assets and implement design intent faithfully • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions • Profile and resolve performance bottlenecks across CPU, GPU, and memory on target platforms • [Multiplayer] Design and implement networked gameplay systems — state synchronization, lag compensation, prediction, and interpolation • Write and maintain unit tests and integration tests for gameplay systems • Document systems, API contracts, and editor workflows for team knowledge sharing Qualifications • 3+ years of professional game development experience with at least one shipped title (PC, console, or mobile) • Strong proficiency in [C# with Unity / C++ with Unreal Engine / C++ with custom engine] — demonstrated through shipped projects or a strong portfolio • Solid understanding of real-time rendering concepts: render pipelines, shader programming, frame budgets, and GPU/CPU profiling • Experience with profiling and optimization tools: [Unity Profiler / Unreal Insights / PIX / RenderDoc / Instruments] • Familiarity with version control in a collaborative environment: [Git / Perforce / SVN] • Understanding of [platform-specific requirements: console certification standards for PlayStation/Xbox, mobile memory constraints, or VR frame rate requirements] • Strong mathematical foundation: linear algebra, vector math, quaternions, and spatial reasoning Nice to have • Experience with procedural generation, physics simulation, or AI/behavior tree systems • Shader programming experience (HLSL, GLSL, or Unreal material graphs) • [Multiplayer] Game networking experience: ENet, Mirror, Photon, or custom UDP networking • [Mobile] iOS/Android profiling, texture compression, and battery/thermal constraint awareness • Open-source game engine contributions or personal game jam projects demonstrating initiative What we offer • Competitive salary: $[XX,000] – $[XX,000] • [Profit sharing / royalty arrangement if applicable] • [Health / dental / vision insurance] • [Remote / flexible work policy] • Game credits on shipped titles • [Other studio perks: game library budget, conference attendance, hardware] How to apply Submit your application at [link] with your resume and a portfolio link or shipped title credits. We review engineering portfolios for problem-solving approach and performance awareness — include any relevant profiling cases, technical blog posts, or personal project code.