Last updated: 2025-06-06

103 Game Development Engineering jobs in San Francisco.

Hiring now: Lead Game Developer @ Argus Labs, Eng Manager @ Applied In, Sr Gpu Optimization Engineer @ Succinct, Software Engineer @ Figma, Macos Software Engineer @ Grammarly, Experienced Deep Learning Engineer For G @ Playstatio, Staff Engineer @ Volley, Cuda Kernel Engineer @ Xai, Software Engineer Autonomous Driving @ Waabi, Software Engineer Realtime Engine Techno @ Meta. Explore more at at jobswithgpt.com

🔥 Skills

C++ (35) Python (16) Unity (8) collaboration (8) Unreal Engine (8) performance optimization (8) game development (7) optimization (7) C# (6) algorithms (6)

📍 Locations

San Francisco (22) Mountain View (10) San Mateo (8) Burlingame (5) Menlo Park (4) Novato (4) San Rafael (4) Sunnyvale (3) Palo Alto (3) Santa Clara (2)

Argus Labs

Argus Labs is building the next generation of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games by empowering players with the extensive freedom to build, extend, and i…

Lead Game Developer

San Francisco

  • Skills: Game Development, Unity, C#, Team Leadership, Performance Optimization, Game AI, Network Programming, Agile Development, Git, MMO
  • Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in game development
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $160,000—$220,000 USD

Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition d…

Engineering Manager

Mountain View

  • Skills: simulation, software engineering, technical leadership, C++, Python, autonomous vehicles, game engines, physics-based simulation, sensor simulation, real-time rendering
  • Experience: 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $204,000 - $343,000 USD annually

Succinct

Succinct is focused on making zero knowledge proofs accessible to any developer, with infrastructure solutions that bridge the gap in blockchain scaling, inter…

Senior GPU Optimization Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: GPU performance optimization, CUDA, performance profiling, low-level GPU kernels, NVIDIA Nsight Systems, latency bottlenecks, GPU software stacks, compiler optimizations, Rust, C++
  • Experience: Expert understanding of GPU and CPU architecture; strong proficiency in GPU software stacks and performance optimization.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Above-market salary and generous equity compensation

Figma

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…

Software Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: C++, WebAssembly, frontend frameworks, multiplayer protocols, performance optimization, React, Typescript, API integrations, client-side technologies, coding fluency
  • Experience: 4+ years of professional experience shipping features or products
  • Type: Full-time

Grammarly

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…

macOS Software Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: macOS, Software Engineer, Swift, AppKit, CoreGraphics, performance tuning, UX solutions, algorithms, data structures, desktop applications
  • Experience: Strong software engineering fundamentals, experience with performance and memory tuning, developing desktop applications for Mac Internals
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $180,000 – $248,000/ year (USD)

PlayStation

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…

Experienced Deep Learning Engineer for Game Technology

San Mateo

  • Skills: Deep Learning, PyTorch, TensorFlow, C++ programming, 3D maths, geometry, Computer Vision, Graphics, Game Engines, Machine Learning
  • 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.

Volley

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…

Staff Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: AI, game engine, SDKs, multi-platform, voice recognition, software platforms, user experience, mentorship, technical investment, game development
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $189,477 - $260,531 annually

xAI

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…

CUDA Kernel Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: CUDA, GPU, kernel optimizations, deep learning, Tensor cores, Nsight, memory-bound, compute-bound, pybind, high-performance
  • Experience: Experience with CUDA, high-performance computing, and low-level kernel optimizations.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD

Waabi

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…

Software Engineer - Autonomous Driving

San Francisco

  • Skills: autonomous driving, runtime performance, optimization, C++, Python, AI-first approach, GPU, simulation engine, multi-threaded programming, rendering optimization
  • 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

Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…

Software Engineer, Realtime Engine Technology - Reality Labs

Burlingame

  • Skills: Realtime Engine Technology, 3D Software Engineering, systems programming languages, real-time systems, performance optimization, 3D math, virtual reality, mixed reality, collaboration, SDK development
  • Experience: 5+ years experience as an engineer developing features within 3D real-time interactive products
  • Type: Full Time
  • Salary: $70.67/hour to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Samsung Research America

Samsung Research America SOC Architecture Lab provides innovative SoC architecture, bus / memory subsystem, multimedia subsystems and key IP blocks for future …

GPU Architect

Mountain View

  • Skills: GPU Architecture, microarchitecture, Performance, Power, Area, performance modeling, CUDA, OpenGL, Vulkan, C/C++
  • Experience: 15+ years experience, or Master’s with 13+ years of experience, or PhD with 10+ years relevant industry experience
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $200,000 - $300,050 USD

Snap Inc.

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…

Software Engineer, C++

Palo Alto

  • Skills: C++, build systems, compilers, programming languages, performance optimization, cross-platform framework, debug tools, code reviews, software design patterns, mobile development
  • Experience: 6+ years of experience working in Software Development roles
  • Type: Full time
  • Salary: $178,000-$313,000

Anatomage

Anatomage is the global 3D medical application leader committed to transcending the limitations of existing medical education with innovative products that ele…

Junior Software Developer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: C++, 3D graphics applications, software development, troubleshooting, debugging, algorithm, visualization, engineering, biology, problem-solving
  • Experience: Experience working in a professional environment is a plus.
  • Type: Hybrid

Epic Games

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…

Senior Cinematic FX Artist

San Francisco

  • Skills: Cinematic, FX, Unreal Engine, Niagara, Visual Effects, Collaboration, Proceduralism, Shader, Fluid Simulations, Scripting

Genies

Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences. Genies' technology stack is rooted in empowering user …

Senior Engineer, Core Systems (C++)

San Mateo

  • Skills: C++, native applications, SDK, performance optimization, real-time rendering, 3D mesh processing, game engines, Unity, Unreal, AI
  • Experience: Deep native development experience, mobile (iOS and Android) and web (WebGL) expertise.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $200K- $225K

31st Union

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 …

Expert Core Engineer

San Mateo

  • Skills: runtime systems, performant code, memory management, cross-platform development, C/C++ programming, multithreading, 3D math, debugging, optimization, Unreal Engine 5
  • Experience: 5+ years of programming experience on commercial software projects or at least one shipped AAA game
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $148,000 - $197,500

Visual Concepts

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…

Senior Software Engineer

Novato

  • Skills: server-side development, distributed systems, C++, Python, multithreaded programming, security transactions, database optimization, online gaming architecture, SQL databases, video game console development
  • Experience: Proven experience writing server backend code
  • Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year

31st Union

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…

Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer

San Mateo

  • Skills: gameplay engineer, AAA multiplayer games, C/C++ programming, 3D math, algorithms, data structures, networking, AI, UI/UX, Unreal Engine
  • Experience: Extensive experience as a gameplay engineer on AAA multiplayer games
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Visual Concepts

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…

Senior Software Engineer

Novato

  • Skills: server-side development, C++, Python, distributed systems, scalable systems, multithreaded programming, security transactions, database optimization, SQL databases, video game development
  • Experience: Proven experience writing server backend code
  • Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year

31st Union

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 …

Senior Test Automation Engineer

San Mateo

  • Skills: test automation, C#, C++, black-box tests, game systems, metrics, game quality, Unreal Engine, scripting languages, continuous integration
  • Experience: Strong proficiency in C# / ASP.NET Core, and C / C++ programming.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $120,000 - $160,000

PlayStation

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…

Principal Software Engineer, Graphics

San Mateo

  • Skills: graphics frameworks, mobile application, optimization, rendering, GPU, C++, API, 3D mathematics, game engines, real-time rendering
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in developing AAA and mobile games or graphics platforms
  • Salary: $246,100 - $369,100 USD

LLNL

Modeling & Simulation Software Developer – Postdoctoral Researcher

Livermore

  • Skills: Modeling, Simulation, Software Development, Postdoctoral Research, Parallel Simulations, PDEs, C++, Code Performance, Documentation, Technical Literature

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

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.

Sr Staff Engineer, Imaging, Vision Content Creation

Sunnyvale

  • Skills: software design, content creation, image processing, C++, Python, performance profiling, agile development, cross-platform, GPU programming, computer graphics
  • Experience: 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $184,800 - $253,900

xAI

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…

Media Engineer

Palo Alto

  • Skills: video services, media processing pipelines, high performance, Rust, C++, quality, performance, product experience, coding assessment, Google Meet
  • Experience: Proficient in high performance Rust or C++
  • Salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD

Absurd Ventures

Principal Rendering Engineer

San Rafael

  • Skills: 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.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $170,000 to $230,000 per year

d-Matrix

At d-Matrix, we are focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. We are at the forefront of software and har…

Software Engineer, Staff

Santa Clara

  • Skills: C++, high-performance computing, distributed systems, PyTorch, software development, architecture, integration, optimization, code quality, documentation
  • Experience: 6+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on C++
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $142.5K – $230K

Inworld AI

Inworld is the leading provider of AI technology for real-time interactive experiences, providing a framework for building production ready interactive experie…

Staff C++ Engineer

Mountain View

  • Skills: C++, software engineering, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, object-oriented programming, CMake, game engines, AI models, SDKs
  • Experience: 7+ years
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $150,000 - $270,000

Together AI

Together AI is a research-driven artificial intelligence company, committed to open and transparent AI systems. We aim to lower the cost of modern AI systems b…

Systems Research Engineer, GPU Programming

San Francisco

  • Skills: GPU Programming, Parallel Computing, CUDA, ML/AI Applications, Performance Profiling, Optimization Tools, AI Systems, Cross-Functional Teams, Software Integration, Kernel Optimization
  • Experience: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experiences
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $160,000 - $230,000

Visual Concepts

Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios, recognized for its commitment to artistry and groundbreaking technology.

Senior Server Engineer - NBA 2K

Novato

  • Skills: server-side development, distributed systems, C++, Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby, multithreaded programming, online gaming architecture, SQL databases
  • Experience: Proven experience writing server backend code; understanding of distributed and scalable systems; experience with multithreaded programming.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Ventana Micro Systems

Ventana Micro Systems is at the forefront of the two hottest trends that are revolutionizing the semiconductor industry: RISC-V and Chiplet Architecture. They …

Performance Benchmarking Engineer

Cupertino

  • Skills: performance benchmarking, C/C++, Python, performance tools, scripting, automation, Linux, GNU/LLVM, multi-core systems, cloud workloads
  • Experience: 8-12 years
  • Type: Hybrid Remote
  • Salary: $115,000 TO $225,000 per year

Samsung Research America

Samsung Research America focuses on developing innovative SoC architecture and multimedia subsystems for future Samsung Galaxy products. The lab collaborates w…

Intern, GPU Architecture Modeling

Mountain View

  • Skills: GPU Architecture, SoC Modeling, 3D Graphics, Performance Modeling, SystemC, AI Mapping, C/C++, Power Performance Area, Simulation Models, Multi-core SoC
  • Experience: Pursuing PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering; open to new grads with internship to be completed within one year after graduation.
  • Type: Internship
  • Salary: $48 - $63 USD per hour

Skild AI

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing.

Simulation Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: simulation engineer, robotic intelligence, ML, programming languages, Python, C++, physics engine, graphics, inverse rendering, photogrammetry
  • 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

Absurd Ventures

Senior Technical Artist (Materials)

San Rafael

  • Skills: technical artist, materials, shaders, physically-based rendering, Unreal Engine 5, optimization, collaboration, debugging, problem-solving, workflow
  • Experience: 5+ years
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $140,000 to $170,000 per year

Genies

Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences. Their technology stack empowers user generated content…

Senior 3D Software Engineer

San Mateo

  • Skills: 3D graphics, C++, Python, Unity, Unreal, OpenGL, Vulkan, shader programming, data structures, algorithms
  • Experience: 4+ years of experience developing 3D software and/or real-time engines (Unity, Unreal)
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $190K - $250K

Udemy

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…

3D Technical Artist

San Francisco

  • Skills: 3D modeling, Unreal Engine, VR experiences, optimization, performance, shaders, materials, VFX, collaborate, environment design
  • Type: Contract

xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

Media Engineer

Palo Alto

  • Skills: AI, audio processing, low-latency systems, Python, Rust, WebSocket, WebRTC, media quality, performance, scalable
  • Salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD

Discord

Discord is a platform used by over 200 million people every month for various reasons, focused on making it easier and more enjoyable for people to communicate…

Senior Engineer - Desktop Platform

San Francisco

  • Skills: C++, Rust, Electron, macOS, Windows, cross-platform, desktop performance, debugging, problem-solving, observability
  • Experience: 5+ years experience as a software engineer working on large, cross-platform desktop applications.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $196,000 to $220,500

strongcompute

Sales Representative

San Francisco

  • Skills: GPU infrastructure, AI training, 3D rendering, visual effects, simulation workloads, sales, render queues, VFX houses, 3D production teams, cloud GPUs

Delart

Gameplay Software Engineer II (C#)

Burlingame

  • Skills: NPC tools, AI training, game development, C#, product development lifecycle, testable code, collaborative environment, requirements definition, sustaining engineering, flexibility
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': None, 'max': None, 'period': '', 'currency': ''}

Inworld AI

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…

Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Gameplay Engineer)

Mountain View

  • Skills: AI, Unity, Unreal Engine, game development, technical challenges, AI character interactions, immersive experiences, programming AI, low-level networking, audio
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': 150000.0, 'max': 240000.0, 'period': 'annual', 'currency': 'USD'}

Delart

Gameplay Software Engineer II (C++)

Burlingame

  • Skills: NPC tools, NPC behaviors, game development, C++, product development lifecycle, requirements definition, specifications, test, product release, sustaining engineering
  • Salary: {'min': None, 'max': None, 'period': '', 'currency': ''}

Figma

Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all.

Software Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: C++, WebAssembly, TypeScript, real-time, collaborative systems, performance optimization, API design, user experience, SceneGraph, frontend infrastructure
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': 149000.0, 'max': 350000.0, 'period': 'annual', 'currency': 'USD'}

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…

Software Engineer (IOS)

Menlo Park

  • Skills: iOS, Objective-C, Swift, C++, SDK, API design, Unit testing, Multithreading, SQL, Algorithms
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': 184187.0, 'max': 200200.0, 'period': 'annual', 'currency': 'USD'}

Absurd Ventures

Senior Mission Designer

San Rafael

  • Skills: mission design, open-world, storytelling, narrative design, UE4, UE5, collaboration, dynamic missions, team leadership, innovative thinking
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': 110000.0, 'max': 150000.0, 'period': 'annual', 'currency': 'USD'}

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…

Software Engineer (Systems)

Menlo Park

  • Skills: operating systems, compilers, distributed systems, software engineering, data analysis, SQL, web applications, high volume servers, immersive experiences, augmented reality
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': 219801.0, 'max': 240240.0, 'period': 'annual', 'currency': 'USD'}