Last updated: 2025-05-22

30 Game Development Engineering jobs in San Jose.

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San Mateo (8) Mountain View (7) Burlingame (4) Palo Alto (4) San Jose (3) Sunnyvale (3) Santa Clara (1)
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Meta

Senior Combat Designer Burlingame
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.
Software Engineer, Realtime Engine Technology - Reality Labs Burlingame
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.
Senior Software Engineer - Oculus Studios Developer Experience Burlingame
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

Senior Software Engineer (C++ Focus) Mountain View
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

Senior Engineer, HD Maps Infrastructure Mountain View
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

Staff Software Engineer, Pixel Graphics, GPU Software Mountain View
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…

Celonis

Senior C++ Software Engineer Palo Alto
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

CUDA Kernel Engineer Palo Alto
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.

Software Engineer, C++ Palo Alto
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

Media Engineer Palo Alto
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

Super Micro Computer

Sr. System Engineer (GPU/Server) San Jose
Skills & Focus: GPU technology, server architecture, storage system architecture, Windows Server, Linux operating systems, application benchmarks, cross-functional teams, technical collateral development, product requirements, scripting skills
About the Company: Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyp…
Experience: 8 years of hands-on experience in server/computer architecture environment
Salary: $140,000 - $158,000
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, eligibility for bonus and equity award programs

Epic Games

Desktop Platform Programmer San Jose
Skills & Focus: C++, multi-threaded programming, performance optimization, debugging, Windows APIs, stability programming, PC hardware, graphics APIs, live-service, collaboration
About the Company: Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technol…
Salary: $215,921 - $316,683 USD (NYC), $190,010 - $278,682 USD (CA), $172,736 - $253,347 USD (WA)
Type: Full-time
Benefits: generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs
Gameplay AI Programmer San Jose
Skills & Focus: Gameplay AI, Programming, C++, Game Design, AI Systems, Real-time Entertainment, Collaboration, Prototyping, User Experience, Problem-solving
About the Company: Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technol…
Experience: Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles with AI experience
Salary: $172,736 - $278,682 USD
Benefits: Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs

31st Union

Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer San Mateo
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

Senior 3D Software Engineer San Mateo
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

Senior Test Automation Engineer San Mateo
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

Experienced Deep Learning Engineer for Game Technology San Mateo
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…
Principal Software Engineer, Graphics San Mateo
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

Expert Core Engineer San Mateo
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.
Senior Anti-Cheat Engineer San Mateo
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

Senior Engineer, Core Systems (C++) San Mateo
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.

Anatomage

Junior Software Developer Santa Clara
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

Sr. Simulation Software Engineer Sunnyvale
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.

Sr Staff Engineer, Imaging, Vision Content Creation Sunnyvale
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

Staff Software Engineer, Pixel Graphics, GPU Software Sunnyvale
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