Jobs at Keywords Studios
Keywords Studios is a worldwide partner for the video‑game industry, delivering localisation, QA, art production and cloud‑based tools to top publishers. With over 7,000 employees in 30+ countries, the company blends creative talent with engineering to keep games release‑ready.
The firm hires a mix of technical roles—from software engineers building game‑support pipelines to DevOps specialists managing cloud infrastructure—alongside non‑technical positions such as localisation project managers, QA analysts and data scientists. Applicants can expect cross‑functional teams, iterative sprints, and opportunities to work on titles that reach millions of players.
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Senior Gameplay Engineer
Company: Striking Distance Studios
Location: East Bay
Posted Dec 04, 2023
Striking Distance Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. Responsibilities: Work cohesively with a team of programmers, artists, and designers to design, prototype, and implement gameplay combat features Build and maintain a variety of robust, flexible, and well-architected systems, including controls, camera, combat, abilities, AI, and RPG systems Work with Designers to create robust Gameplay and Combat Systems Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry Communicate accurate status updates to your team leads, producers, and QA regarding tasks/features you are responsible for Delve into code written by other engineers and take ownership of existing systems as needed. Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly performant code Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all disciplines Qualifications: At least 5 years of games industry experience and preferably 3 years or more in a similar role. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location. Shipped at least 1 console game as a Gameplay Engineer Expertise with UE4 or UE5 Experience shipping games on current generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X, or Switch) and PC Experience implementing animation systems for gameplay Strong Camera, Character and Combat (3Cs) background Fluent in C/C+ Strong Blueprint skills Excellent communication skills; ideally, you are fluent in “artist” and “designer” speak Strong 3D math skills and low-level engine experience Melee combat experience is a plus A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant work experience In California, the expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $195,000. To us excellence is not a skill, but an attitude! What we are looking for: Striking Distance Studios is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to work in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment to implement game features and systems within our game engine. With the release of our first title, The Callisto Protocol, we are excited to continue to grow our studio. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email [email protected].
Junior Gameplay Programmer
Company: Velan Studios
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted Dec 03, 2023
In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. *$60,000.-$80,000. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Regional technology and game development community engagement. Respect for players and colleagues. Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a debugged, optimized, and shippable state. Jumping into game code/script to implement. Ready for the responsibility that comes from that respect. Our curiosity drives us. Modifying the level editor to support a new game mechanic.
Lead Game Designer
Company: Omeda Studios
Location: Europe
Posted Dec 05, 2023
Remote team management know-how. Good understanding of the Unreal Engine, with an emphasis on multiplayer development. Extensive game design experience in projects with MOBA elements, or a seasoned MOBA player with deep insights into the genre. A strong analytical approach to game metrics and player data to drive decision-making. Nice to Have Passionate MOBA player with a pulse on community trends and desires. Proven background in Live Ops and free-to-play economies, with a portfolio that includes commercially successful titles. Strong leadership and communication abilities, with a talent for nurturing and growing junior and intermediate team members in a collaborative culture. Spearhead the creation and maintenance of design documentation. In This Role You Will Oversee the game design team, providing direction, inspiration, and mentorship. Benefits Global, remote team 25 days holiday plus local bank holidays EMI Stock Options Healthcare Monthly Show & Tell with Food GDC Vault & Devcom VODs access More to come!
Executive Administrative Assistant
Company: Angel Studios
Location: Provo, UT
Posted Dec 04, 2023
Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy, share context, insist on candor with positive intent. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Organization and time management. Must be able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Friendly and professional demeanor. Able to maintain confidentiality of information. A quick study, able to pick up new skills and learn how to use new programs. Foster positive relationships with business partners, stakeholders, and other staff. Handle personal tasks for the executive as needed (e.g., reservations, personal appointments).
Lead Game Designer
Company: Oni Studios
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Dec 05, 2023
Significant scripting and prototyping experience. Proven experience working with cross-functional teams. Blue Shell bonus: Experience building Fortnite Creative Maps or Gaming Experience. Strong bonus: Experience with games such as Fortnite Creative, Roblox, MineCraft, Garry's Mod or alike. Utilize feedback from team members and clients to improve workflows, game design, and user experience. Experience in rapidly blocking out maps, prototyping and iterative design. Or casually playing Fortnite and its Creative Modes. Strong understanding of asset creation through UE and other industry-standard software such as Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance Designer. This role is a full-time contract position. Exceptional leadership skills and experience managing a team of designers.
Senior Gameplay Programmer
Company: Velan Studios
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted Dec 03, 2023
In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. *$110,000.-$170,000. Velan Studios is made up of a team of remote, hybrid, and onsite employees, with hybrid and onsite team members operating from our Troy, NY office. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Regional technology and game development community engagement. Respect for players and colleagues. Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a debugged, optimized, and shippable state. We're thrilled that you're considering joining our team. We want to let you know that candidates who can work onsite in our Troy, NY studio are highly preferred. Ready for the responsibility that comes from that respect.
Senior Gameplay Programmer
Company: Velan Studios
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted Dec 03, 2023
In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. *$110,000.-$170,000. Velan Studios is made up of a team of remote, hybrid, and onsite employees, with hybrid and onsite team members operating from our Troy, NY office. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Respect for players and colleagues. Regional technology and game development community engagement. Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a debugged, optimized, and shippable state. We're thrilled that you're considering joining our team.
UI Technical Artist
Company: Striking Distance Studios
Location: East Bay
Posted Dec 05, 2023
Striking Distance Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. Bonus points for C++ experience. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location. Experience with Materials Experience with UMG (Unreal Motion Graphics) Strong experience with 2D asset creation (Photoshop, Illustrator) At least one AAA game shipped Proficient in Adobe CC Suite (PSD, AI). Create Motion Graphics & Animations. Build up functional UI screens Translate mockups into UI screens: being able to take a mockup, export and optimize its assets, and create the in-game UI screens Collaborate with UI Engineers, Designers, and Gameplay Engineers Create 2D assets when necessary Qualifications: 3+ years experience in game development as UI/UX Designer or UI Artist 2+ years of professional Unreal Engine experience with knowledge of Unreal Blueprints. Bonus point for experience with After Effects Demonstrate experience in interactive or motion design through your portfolio/reel Education in Graphic Design or Motion Design In California, the expected salary range for this position is $90,000-$125,000. Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email [email protected].
Lead Gameplay Engineer
Company: Striking Distance Studios
Location: East Bay
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Striking Distance Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Responsibilities: Work cohesively with a team of programmers, artists, and designers to design, prototype, and implement gameplay features Lead a small team of Engineers to create best in class gameplay Build and maintain a variety of robust, flexible, and well-architected systems, including controls, abilities, AI, and RPG systems Work with Design to create strong Character, Camera, and Combat systems (3Cs). Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location. Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly performant code Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all disciplines Qualifications: Expertise with UE4 and UE5, particularly with gameplay combat related systems Strong Camera, Character and Combat (3Cs) background Melee combat experience is a plus Experience shipping games on current generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X, or Switch) and PC At least 7 years of games industry experience and preferably 3 years or more in a similar role Shipped at least 1 console game as a Lead Gameplay Engineer Excellent communication skills: ideally, you are fluent in “artist” and “designer” speak Strong 3D math skills and low-level engine experience Fluent in C/C+ Experience leading a small team preferred A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant work experience In California, the expected salary range for this position is $170,000 - $215,000. To us excellence is not a skill, but an attitude! What we are looking for: Striking Distance Studios is looking for a Lead Gameplay Engineer to work in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment to implement game features and systems within our game engine. Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry Communicate accurate status updates to your team leads, producers, and QA regarding tasks/features you are responsible for Delve into code written by other engineers and take ownership of existing systems as needed. With the release of our first title, The Callisto Protocol, we are excited to continue to grow our studio. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email [email protected].
Gameplay Engineer
Company: Intrepid Studios
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Our goal is to build a family that will laugh together, play together, succeed together, and stay together. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.We deliberately encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, to apply for positions. Based in beautiful Southern California, Intrepid has assembled a veteran AAA team of tremendous talent and experience in the MMORPG industry. About Us:Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and Most Anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation. We’ve brought on-board a team of professionals that hold a diverse set of skills, and who all share a singular goal: making fun games. The studio is designed to be an open place for collaboration and communication, a place that is conducive to team building and success. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. All posted positions are full-time with generous medical benefit options covered 100% by employer for employees and dependents plus paid vacation & sick days, and 401k with matching. We’ve set out to do something different, to break this cycle and create an independent studio capable of withstanding the chaos of this industry. The gaming industry can be a turbulent storm of hiring cycles and layoffs.
Junior Gameplay Programmer
Company: Velan Studios
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted Dec 03, 2023
In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. *$60,000.-$80,000. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Respect for players and colleagues. Regional technology and game development community engagement. Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a debugged, optimized, and shippable state. Jumping into game code/script to implement. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.
Gameplay Technical Director
Company: Striking Distance Studios
Location: East Bay
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Striking Distance Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location. Experience shipping games on current generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X) and PC A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineers, or relevant work experience In California, the expected salary range for this position is $210,000 - $285,000. Exceptional management and communication skills. Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all disciplines Qualifications: 8+ years of leadership experience in the games industry Experience working with UE4 or UE5 and a full understanding of its architecture. Responsibilities: Identify technical risks on projects and develop contingency plans to put into place with the team Collaborate with engineering, design, and art directors to create gameplay features and adapt to quickly implement said features which are key to improving and enhancing the game Maintain and improve overall code quality, ensuring that code is cross-platform, reusable, and testable Collaborate to ensure that technology interests and policies are represented and maintained through the course of development, and that future technology is being developed on schedule. To us excellence is not a skill, but an attitude! If you received an email and are unsure you can always email [email protected]. Expertise with the C / C++ programming language Experience with performance analysis and code optimization Experience developing AAA titles on multiple console platforms.