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Game Engine Programmer jobs in Santa Monica

Game Engine Programmer

Game Engine Programmer Game engine programmers create the base engine of the game, including the simulated physics and graphics disciplines. Increasingly, video games use existing game engines, either commercial, open source or free. They are often customized for a particular game, and these programmers handle these modifications. The engine programmer contributes to the design, addition, and modification of code and features that are built to enhance performance within a video game’s engine. This person works under the supervision of the engine lead and engine director to optimize memory and CPU capability, and to exploit the potential of current console platforms. Typical engines that may be used are Unity3DS, Unreal Engine 4 and Cryengine.

Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California, United States of America Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. Santa Monica enjoys an average of 310 days of sunshine a year. A number of game development studios are based in Santa Monica, making it a major location for the industry. These include: Activision Blizzard, Treyarch, Cloud Imperium Games and PUBG Corporation. Sony Santa Monica Studio is also based here. Santa Monica features in a tonne of video games including Grand Theft Auto V, Driver, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, The Crew and Need for Speed.


Game Engine Programmer jobs in Santa Monica

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  • Game Research & Development Intern, Engine Research

    Los Angeles, United StatesNo salary specifiedTencent Production

    LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who w...

    Posted - 19 Jul 2026

  • SDET Programmer

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment QA

    This is a hybrid/ onsite position.For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last...

    Posted - 05 Aug 2026

  • SDET Programmer

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment QA

    This is a hybrid/ onsite position.For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last...

    Posted - 19 Aug 2026

  • Web Tools Programmer

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Programming

    This is a hybrid/ onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The La...

    Posted - 11 Aug 2026

  • Core Tech Programmer New

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Programming

    This is a hybrid/ onsite position.For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last...

    Posted - 23 Aug 2026

  • Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Design

    This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty...

    Posted - 03 Aug 2026

  • Game Designer, Level (Contingent)

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Design

    This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position based at our studio in Santa ...

    Posted - 17 Jul 2026

  • Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Design

    This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty...

    Posted - 17 Jul 2026

  • Senior Game Designer (Combat)

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Design

    Ability to work onsite from our Santa Monica, CA based studio is required. For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technolog...

    Posted - 17 Jul 2026

  • Associate Game Designer, Technical

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Operations

    This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty...

    Posted - 04 Aug 2026