Last updated 2026-07-05
21 Game Development Jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
Browse 21 Game Development jobs across San Francisco, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Game Development jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
Professionals specializing in various engineering roles within the game development industry, focusing on graphics, audio, security, and gameplay.
San Francisco, CA, United States Game Development salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $193K | $197K–$243K | $295K |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco metro | $193K | $124K-$257K | 107 postings |
| California | $164K | $123K-$208K | 216 postings |
| U.S. | $164K | $123K-$200K | 337 postings |
Pay visibility: 12 of 21 visible postings include structured pay data (57%).
Explore San Francisco, CA, United States Game Development salary data.
Companies with current Game Development listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Roblox | 11 |
| Absurd Ventures | 3 |
| Disneycareers | 3 |
| PlayStation Global | 3 |
| Zoox | 3 |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) | 2 |
| Adobe | 1 |
Game Development jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 21 | 100% |
Game Development jobs by seniority
Common Game Development job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 3 | 14% |
| Software Engineer II | 2 | 10% |
| Sr Software Engineer | 2 | 10% |
| Principal Software Engineer, Physics | 1 | 5% |
| Real-Time Environment Artist | 1 | 5% |
Game Development jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo, CA, United States | 9 | 43% |
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 6 | 29% |
| Foster City, CA, United States | 3 | 14% |
| San Rafael, CA, United States | 3 | 14% |
FAQ
- How many Game Development jobs are listed in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 21 Game Development jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Game Development jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Francisco metro ($193K P50, $124K-$257K P25-P75, 107 postings) and California ($164K P50, $123K-$208K P25-P75, 216 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Game Development roles in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Roblox (11 jobs, 39%), Absurd Ventures (3 jobs, 11%), Disneycareers (3 jobs, 11%), PlayStation Global (3 jobs, 11%), and Zoox (3 jobs, 11%).
- What seniority levels are common for Game Development jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Senior (11 jobs, 52%) and Mid (10 jobs, 48%).
- What work schedules are common for Game Development jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (21 jobs, 100%).
- What Game Development job titles are common in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Software Engineer (3 jobs, 14%), Software Engineer II (2 jobs, 10%), Sr Software Engineer (2 jobs, 10%), Principal Software Engineer, Physics (1 job, 5%), and Real-Time Environment Artist (1 job, 5%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (21 of 21). Senior-level roles account for 11 of 21 listings. 12 of 21 visible postings include structured pay data.
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Disneycareers
Jun 29- What We’re Looking For 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in game development, VFX, animation, virtual production, or a related…
- Bonus Points Experience creating environments for virtual production, virtual scouting, VR, AR, or other emerging platforms.
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Roblox
Jun 24- Mentor other engineers, sharing deep expertise in avatar animation, character systems, and large-scale engine development, and help shape t…
- Advanced expertise in avatar or character animation systems, with hands-on experience building and shipping state-of-the-art runtime animat…
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Zoox
Jun 24- As a Simulation C++ Platform Engineer, you will build the architecture on which simulation relies, with a specific focus on…
- Deep expertise in modern C++ software development and system architecture.
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Software Engineer II
- Required Qualifications Strong systems programming experience in C/C++.
- Proficient with these systems/tools: IDE’s, Source Control (git/SVN), and Bug Tracking.
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PlayStation Global
Jun 16- Proficient with these systems/tools: IDE’s, Source Control (git/SVN), and Bug Tracking.
- Required Qualifications Strong systems programming experience in C/C++.
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Databento
Jun 8- Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance server applications in C/C++ and Rust.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ or Rust.
Absurd Ventures
May 27- Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 AI tools and systems, such as the following: Navigation (NavMesh) Behavior Trees State…
- Collaborate with design, animation, and gameplay teams to prototype, iterate, and deliver new AI behaviors, abilities, and systemic interac…
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Adobe
May 1- Required 5 - 10 + years in VFX engineering, pipeline TD, or tools development with shipped credits in film, episodic,…
- Experience with real-time rendering (Unreal Engine, virtual production stages, LED volumes).
World Labs
Apr 14- Role Overview We’re looking for a Real-time Graphics Engineer who can develop efficient, scalable end-to-end rendering solutions for 3D/4D…
- What You Will Do: Develop real-time graphics solutions for rendering 3D worlds using web and native graphics technologies Work closely…