Last updated: 2025-05-22

48 Game Development Engineering jobs in San Francisco.

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C++ (31) Python (10) game engines (7) GPU (7) performance optimization (7) software development (6) data structures (6) real-time rendering (5) algorithms (5) collaboration (5)

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San Francisco (15) San Mateo (8) Mountain View (7) Burlingame (4) Novato (4) Palo Alto (4) Sunnyvale (3) San Rafael (2) Santa Clara (1)

Meta

Skills & Focus: combat design, enemy design, systems design, Unreal Engine 5, blueprint scripting, VR gameplay, technical problem solving, gameplay implementation, milestone goals, tasking
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Experience: 5+ years of experience working as a Designer in a game studio.
Salary: $137,000/year to $193,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Meta offers benefits, learn more about benefits at Meta.
Skills & Focus: C++, 3D math, real-time systems, software development, SDKs, cross-platform applications, game engines, communication skills, problem solving, optimizations
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Experience: 2+ years of C++ or similar programming languages; 2+ years experience creating software for games, real-time systems or other high performance computing environments
Salary: $56.25/hour to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Meta offers benefits including bonuses, equity, and comprehensive health care options.
Skills & Focus: developer experience, game development, infrastructure, Unity, Unreal, Build systems, Continuous Integration, Cloud computing, distributed environments, game engines
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Experience: 8+ years
Salary: $177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Benefits offered by Meta, including equity, bonus, and additional benefits.

Inworld Ai

Staff C++ Engineer Mountain View
Skills & Focus: C++, software engineering, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, object-oriented programming, CMake, game engines, AI models, SDKs
About the Company: Inworld is the leading provider of AI technology for real-time interactive experiences, providing a framework for building production ready interactive experie…
Experience: 7+ years
Salary: $150,000 - $270,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: bonus + equity + benefits

Applied Intuition

Engineering Manager Mountain View
Skills & Focus: simulation, software engineering, technical leadership, C++, Python, autonomous vehicles, game engines, physics-based simulation, sensor simulation, real-time rendering
About the Company: Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition d…
Experience: 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
Salary: $204,000 - $343,000 USD annually
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer ma…

Inworld Ai

Skills & Focus: C++, software development, real-time, ML, algorithms, OOP, data structures, multithreading, cloud infrastructure, debugging
About the Company: Inworld is the leading provider of AI technology for real-time interactive experiences, with a $500 million valuation and backing from top tier investors inclu…
Experience: 3+ years
Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full-time

Applied Intuition

Skills & Focus: HD maps, infrastructure, C++, Python, software components, mapping, localization, data pipelines, SDKs, collaboration
About the Company: Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition d…
Experience: 2+ years of experience developing in C++ or Python
Salary: $153,000 - $222,000 USD annually
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer ma…

Samsung Research America

GPU Architect Mountain View
Skills & Focus: GPU Architecture, microarchitecture, Performance, Power, Area, performance modeling, CUDA, OpenGL, Vulkan, C/C++
About the Company: Samsung Research America SOC Architecture Lab provides innovative SoC architecture, bus / memory subsystem, multimedia subsystems and key IP blocks for future …
Experience: 15+ years experience, or Master’s with 13+ years of experience, or PhD with 10+ years relevant industry experience
Salary: $200,000 - $300,050 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits

Google

Skills & Focus: graphics software, GPU, software development, performance optimization, hardware integration, graphics technologies, software architecture, team leadership, collaboration, product design
About the Company: Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one …
Experience: 8 years of experience in software development, 5 years testing and launching software products, 3 years with software design and architecture

Applied Intuition

Software Engineer Mountain View
Skills & Focus: real-time computer graphics, browser-based, game engines, Typescript, C++, WebGL, Three.js, autonomous vehicle systems, simulation software, engineering excellence
About the Company: Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition d…
Experience: Experience with browser-based computer graphics, game engines, or related systems; Typescript and/or C++ knowledge; Understanding of WebGL, Three.js (or comparable), shaders.
Salary: $125,000 - $222,000 USD annually
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer ma…

Visual Concepts

Skills & Focus: server-side development, C++, Python, distributed systems, scalable systems, multithreaded programming, security transactions, database optimization, SQL databases, video game development
About the Company: At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development s…
Experience: Proven experience writing server backend code
Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year
Benefits: Total compensation package may include a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial,…
Skills & Focus: server-side development, distributed systems, high-performance applications, C++, Python, PHP, multithreaded programming, database optimization, online gaming architecture, SQL databases
About the Company: Visual Concepts is one of the world's top game development studios, having shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. They a…
Experience: Proven experience writing server backend code
Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, with participation details provided if an offer is made.
Skills & Focus: server-side development, distributed systems, C++, Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby, multithreaded programming, online gaming architecture, SQL databases
About the Company: Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios, recognized for its commitment to artistry and groundbreaking technology.
Experience: Proven experience writing server backend code; understanding of distributed and scalable systems; experience with multithreaded programming.
Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, including bonus and/or equity awards.

Celonis

Skills & Focus: C++, query optimization, data processing, software engineering, high-performance systems, database internals, scalability, transaction processing, algorithm development, data structures
About the Company: Celonis helps some of the world’s largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies and the planet. With over 5,000 enterprise custome…
Experience: 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
Salary: $196,000 - $240,000 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Great compensation and benefits packages including equity, life insurance, time off, and generous leave for new parents

Xai

Skills & Focus: CUDA, GPU, kernel optimizations, deep learning, Tensor cores, Nsight, memory-bound, compute-bound, pybind, high-performance
About the Company: xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motiv…
Experience: Experience with CUDA, high-performance computing, and low-level kernel optimizations.
Salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD
Type: Full-time

Snap Inc.

Skills & Focus: C++, build systems, compilers, programming languages, performance optimization, cross-platform framework, debug tools, code reviews, software design patterns, mobile development
About the Company: Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to h…
Experience: 6+ years of experience working in Software Development roles
Salary: $178,000-$313,000
Type: Full time
Benefits: Paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, equity in the form o…

Xai

Skills & Focus: video services, media processing pipelines, high performance, Rust, C++, quality, performance, product experience, coding assessment, Google Meet
About the Company: xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motiv…
Experience: Proficient in high performance Rust or C++
Salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD

Applied Intuition

Skills & Focus: 4D scene representation, C++, Computational Geometry, Spatial Partitioning, SLAM techniques, path planning algorithms, cross-functional collaboration, CI/CD pipelines, software architecture, security compliance
About the Company: Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition d…
Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience developing performant modern C++ (2014+)
Salary: $142,000 to $230,000 USD annually
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Base salary, equity, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement bene…

Udemy

3D Technical Artist San Francisco
Skills & Focus: 3D modeling, Unreal Engine, VR experiences, optimization, performance, shaders, materials, VFX, collaborate, environment design
About the Company: At Udemy, we’re on a mission to transform lives through learning. Through our intelligent skills platform and a global community of instructors, we’ve helped o…
Type: Contract

Alten Technology Usa

Skills & Focus: Apple Swift, SwiftUI, ARKit, RealityKit, Apple Vision Pro, 3D concepts, sensor usage, dynamic objects, app development, Unity Game Engine
About the Company: ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. The company has been help…
Experience: 6+ years
Salary: $135,000-160,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; me…

Figma

Skills & Focus: C++, WebAssembly, TypeScript, React, Redux, service-oriented architecture, memory optimization, real-time system, multiplayer collaboration, UI design patterns
About the Company: Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design, and build be…
Experience: 4+ years of professional experience shipping user-facing features or products as a full-stack developer
Type: Full-time
Software Engineer San Francisco
Skills & Focus: C++, WebAssembly, frontend frameworks, multiplayer protocols, performance optimization, React, Typescript, API integrations, client-side technologies, coding fluency
About the Company: Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design, and build be…
Experience: 4+ years of professional experience shipping features or products
Type: Full-time

Xai

Skills & Focus: CUDA, GPU, kernel optimizations, deep learning, Tensor cores, Nsight, memory-bound, compute-bound, pybind, high-performance
About the Company: xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motiv…
Experience: Experience with CUDA, high-performance computing, and low-level kernel optimizations.
Salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD
Type: Full-time

Grammarly

Skills & Focus: macOS, Software Engineer, Swift, AppKit, CoreGraphics, performance tuning, UX solutions, algorithms, data structures, desktop applications
About the Company: Grammarly is the world’s leading AI writing assistance company trusted by over 40 million people and 50,000 organizations. Founded in 2009, Grammarly is recogn…
Experience: Strong software engineering fundamentals, experience with performance and memory tuning, developing desktop applications for Mac Internals
Salary: $180,000 – $248,000/ year (USD)
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Excellent health care, disability and life insurance options, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, generous paid time …

Thunder Compute

Systems Engineer San Francisco
Skills & Focus: Systems Engineer, GPU virtualization, performance optimization, C++, low-level networking, compilers, latency-sensitive environments, self-motivation, team collaboration, leadership potential
About the Company: Thunder Compute is the world's cheapest GPU cloud platform for researchers, data scientists, and indie devs. The team is building a proprietary virtualization …
Experience: 3+ years
Salary: $150K - $200K / 0.50% - 1.00%
Type: Full-time
Benefits: salaried with stock options (~1-1.5% ownership)

Skild Ai

Simulation Engineer San Francisco
Skills & Focus: simulation engineer, robotic intelligence, ML, programming languages, Python, C++, physics engine, graphics, inverse rendering, photogrammetry
About the Company: At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing.
Experience: BS, MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Salary: $100,000 - $300,000 USD

Figma

Skills & Focus: Rendering, Graphics, C++, WebAssembly, WebGL, OpenGL, Rendering APIs, GPU, Performance Optimization, 2D Vector Graphics
About the Company: Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build bet…
Experience: 8+ years of professional experience shipping software with a specialization on Rendering and Graphics (2D or 3D)
Salary: $149,000 - $350,000 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Figma offers equity to employees, health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave, mental…

Volley

Principal Engineer San Francisco
Skills & Focus: AI, voice recognition, software engineering, cross-platform development, observability, operational excellence, mentorship, scalable architecture, game engine, technical leadership
About the Company: Volley is the leading developer of AI-powered games for Amazon Alexa, Roku TVs, and mobile devices. Our games attract millions of users every month. Popular Vo…
Experience: 12+ years of experience as a software engineer
Salary: $220,477 - $290,500 annually
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Volley; 401k match; flexible hybrid work model; 4 weeks paid t…

Waabi

Skills & Focus: autonomous driving, runtime performance, optimization, C++, Python, AI-first approach, GPU, simulation engine, multi-threaded programming, rendering optimization
About the Company: Waabi, founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun, is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team an…
Experience: Solid programming background in Python and C++. Extensive experience with runtime performance improvement projects. Educational background: BS or higher degree in EE/CS or equivalent industry experience.
Type: Full-time

Volley

Staff Engineer San Francisco
Skills & Focus: AI, game engine, SDKs, multi-platform, voice recognition, software platforms, user experience, mentorship, technical investment, game development
About the Company: Volley is the leading developer of AI-powered games for Amazon Alexa, Roku TVs, and mobile devices. Our games attract millions of users every month. Popular Vo…
Experience: 10+ years of experience as a software engineer
Salary: $189,477 - $260,531 annually
Type: Full-time
Benefits: 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible work-from-home and in-office work model, 4 weeks paid time…

Succinct

Skills & Focus: GPU performance optimization, CUDA, performance profiling, low-level GPU kernels, NVIDIA Nsight Systems, latency bottlenecks, GPU software stacks, compiler optimizations, Rust, C++
About the Company: Succinct is focused on making zero knowledge proofs accessible to any developer, with infrastructure solutions that bridge the gap in blockchain scaling, inter…
Experience: Expert understanding of GPU and CPU architecture; strong proficiency in GPU software stacks and performance optimization.
Salary: Above-market salary and generous equity compensation
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents; lunch and dinner provided at the office; optio…

31st Union

Skills & Focus: gameplay engineer, AAA multiplayer games, C/C++ programming, 3D math, algorithms, data structures, networking, AI, UI/UX, Unreal Engine
About the Company: 31st Union is a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing…
Experience: Extensive experience as a gameplay engineer on AAA multiplayer games
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Total compensation package may include bonuses, equity awards, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefi…

Genies

Skills & Focus: 3D graphics, C++, Python, Unity, Unreal, OpenGL, Vulkan, shader programming, data structures, algorithms
About the Company: Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences. Their technology stack empowers user generated content…
Experience: 4+ years of experience developing 3D software and/or real-time engines (Unity, Unreal)
Salary: $190K - $250K
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, competitive salaries, flexible paid time off, and wellness support.

31st Union

Skills & Focus: automation, testing, C#, C++, Unreal Engine, AAA title, collaboration, test frameworks, scalability, performance
About the Company: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games …
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Playstation

Skills & Focus: Deep Learning, PyTorch, TensorFlow, C++ programming, 3D maths, geometry, Computer Vision, Graphics, Game Engines, Machine Learning
About the Company: PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The Pla…
Experience: Extensive experience with modern Deep Learning (PyTorch/TensorFlow); Experience with C++ programming; Understanding and experience of 3D maths/geometry; Nice-to-have: Experience with Graphics and/or Game Engines; Experience with Computer Vision.
Benefits: Discretionary bonus opportunity, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Scheme, 25 days holiday per year, On Site Gym, Subsi…
Skills & Focus: graphics frameworks, mobile application, optimization, rendering, GPU, C++, API, 3D mathematics, game engines, real-time rendering
About the Company: PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The Pla…
Experience: 10+ years of experience in developing AAA and mobile games or graphics platforms
Salary: $246,100 - $369,100 USD
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products

31st Union

Skills & Focus: C/C++, multithreading, 3D math, memory management, performance optimization, debugging, optimization, cross-platform development, Unreal Engine 5, mentor
About the Company: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games …
Experience: 5+ years of programming experience on commercial software projects or at least one shipped AAA game
Salary: $148,000 - $197,500
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Includes full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, and may include bonus and/or equity awards.
Skills & Focus: anti-cheat, C++, Windows APIs, security engineering, reverse engineering, penetration testing, agile development, game cheats, vulnerabilities, Windows Kernel internals
About the Company: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games …
Experience: 5+ years
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, bonus and/or equity awards.

Genies

Skills & Focus: C++, native applications, SDK, performance optimization, real-time rendering, 3D mesh processing, game engines, Unity, Unreal, AI
About the Company: Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences. Genies' technology stack is rooted in empowering user …
Experience: Deep native development experience, mobile (iOS and Android) and web (WebGL) expertise.
Salary: $200K- $225K
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, competitive salaries, unlimited paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays.

Absurd Ventures

Skills & Focus: rendering systems, GPU performance, C++, Unreal Engine, 3D math, graphics API, shader compilation, texture streaming, memory optimization, multi-threaded programming
Experience: In-depth real-time rendering experience in the games industry or related computer graphics fields, experience shipping AAA video games, strong proficiency in C++ and multi-threaded programming techniques.
Salary: $170,000 to $230,000 per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability…
Skills & Focus: gameplay systems, C++, Unreal engine, AI, physics, networking, animation systems, player mechanics, combat, UI
Experience: 8+ years of experience in gameplay programming within the video game industry.
Salary: $170,000 to $210,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability…

Anatomage

Skills & Focus: C++, 3D graphics applications, software development, troubleshooting, debugging, algorithm, visualization, engineering, biology, problem-solving
About the Company: Anatomage is the global 3D medical application leader committed to transcending the limitations of existing medical education with innovative products that ele…
Experience: Experience working in a professional environment is a plus.
Type: Hybrid
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family; 401K savings plan with employer matching; Generous PTO leave a…

Intuitive Surgical

Skills & Focus: simulation software, robotic surgery, virtual reality, C++, real-time physics engine, software development, collaboration, research, prototyping, technical skills
About the Company: At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, w…
Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional hands-on experience in 3D simulation development or real-time physics engine development
Salary: $180,400 - $259,600 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Skills & Focus: software design, content creation, image processing, C++, Python, performance profiling, agile development, cross-platform, GPU programming, computer graphics
About the Company: Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code.
Experience: 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
Salary: $184,800 - $253,900
Type: Full-time
Benefits: bonus, benefits, equity

Google

Skills & Focus: graphics software, GPU, software development, performance optimization, hardware integration, graphics technologies, software architecture, team leadership, collaboration, product design
About the Company: Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one …
Experience: 8 years of experience in software development, 5 years testing and launching software products, 3 years with software design and architecture