Hiring data · updated October 27, 2026
Game developer jobs
There are 183 open game developer roles at 20 of the companies we track, 113 of them in the US. Prolific, Riot Games, and Epic Games have the most openings, and the most roles are in Montreal, Barcelona, and Vancouver. US postings that list pay have a median range of $15–$30 an hour. 6 are internships or entry-level.
Newest game developer jobs
The newest postings, at most three per company. Each links to the company's own job board.
Who's hiring the most
| Prolific | 86 | 47% | |
| Riot Games | 23 | 13% | |
| Epic Games | 19 | 10% | |
| Larian Studios | 13 | 7% | |
| 2K | 11 | 6% | |
| Scopely | 8 | 4% | |
| Hasbro | 3 | 2% | |
| Insomniac Games | 3 | 2% | |
| KRAFTON | 3 | 2% | |
| Fanatics | 2 | 1% | |
| Kabam | 2 | 1% | |
| Xsolla | 2 | 1% |
Where the jobs are
| Montreal | 12 | 7% | |
| Barcelona | 8 | 4% | |
| Vancouver | 6 | 3% | |
| Los Angeles | 6 | 3% | |
| Seattle | 5 | 3% | |
| San Francisco Bay Area | 4 | 2% | |
| Sydney | 2 | 1% | |
| Warsaw | 1 | 1% | |
| Singapore | 1 | 1% | |
| Bangalore | 1 | 1% |
Game developer pay
| Level | Median posted range | Postings with pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | $15–$30/hr | 88 |
| Senior | $143K–$195K | 7 |
Medians of the low and high ends of the pay ranges stated in US postings. Where most postings give an hourly rate it's shown per hour; otherwise per year, with hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hours. Bonuses and equity aren't included.
Seniority
| Internship | 5 | 3% | |
| Entry-level | 1 | 1% | |
| Mid-level | 122 | 67% | |
| Senior | 54 | 30% | |
| Leadership | 1 | 1% |
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Questions
How many game developer jobs are open right now?
183 at 20 companies on October 27, 2026, 10 posted in the previous 7 days. This page is refreshed every Monday.
Which companies are hiring the most for game developer jobs?
Prolific (86), Riot Games (23), Epic Games (19), Larian Studios (13), and 2K (11).
How much do game developer jobs pay?
Across 96 US postings that state pay, the median range is $15–$30 an hour; the middle half of ranges runs from about $15 to $30 an hour. By level: mid-level $15–$30/hr, senior $143K–$195K.
Can game developer jobs be remote?
79% of US game developer jobs on our list are listed as remote (89 of 113).
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About this data
We read the public job boards (Greenhouse, Lever and Ashby) of the companies on our list every Monday; this page uses the October 27, 2026 read. Roles are grouped from job titles, so some titles land in the wrong bucket. ElegyLabs isn't affiliated with the companies listed; we link to each posting on the company's own board and don't copy job descriptions. Pay figures are the ranges stated in the postings.
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