Jobs at Keywords Studios

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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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Art Performance Engineer

Company: Wildlife Studios

Location: Remote

Posted May 18, 2023

Wildlife is seeking a talented and passionate Art Tech Performance to join their Graphics Engineering & Tech Performance team. The role involves working directly on game development, identifying and implementing solutions for technical performance improvements, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should be curious, comfortable in a problem-solving environment, and able to thrive in a fast-growing business. The position requires experience as a Tech Artist or Graphics Programmer, knowledge of Unity engine, and ability to analyze and interpret game performance data.

Senior Character Artist

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted May 16, 2023

Striking Distance Studios is a AAA development studio led by Glen Schofield, known for Dead Space and Call of Duty. They are excited to grow their team with the release of The Callisto Protocol. They look for creative and passionate individuals to work on visually appealing 3D characters. The studio is located in the San Ramon Hills of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Senior Automation Engineer

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: North Suburbs

Posted May 13, 2023

Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join their team in Orange County, CA. The role involves establishing and extending an automation framework, working closely with engineering and QA teams, and ensuring the game remains stable throughout the project. The company offers a flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work culture.

Lead AI Engineer

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted May 19, 2023

Striking Distance Studios is a AAA development studio looking for a Lead AI Engineer to shship on next gen consoles. The role involves planning, developing, and executing the overall AI architecture, building and managing a team of AI engineers, and collaborating with other Engineering Leads. The ideal candidate should have shipped at least one game on next gen consoles, excellent understanding of AI architecture, and 7+ years of relevant experience.

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: North Suburbs

Posted May 14, 2023

Turtle Rock is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer for their award-winning game development team. The role involves working with an interdisciplinary team to design, prototype, and implement weapons and related systems. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of professional game programming experience, proficiency in C/C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio, and the ability to work independently under deadlines. Benefits include a flexible work environment, comprehensive health coverage, 401k matching, and a range of company events. The estimated base pay range is $136,000 - $185,000.

Gameplay Engineer

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted May 16, 2023

Striking Distance Studios is a AAA development studio led by Glen Schofield, known for Dead Space and Call of Duty. They are excited to grow with the release of The Callisto Protocol. They look for creative, challenging individuals to join a world-class team.

Lead Mission Scripter

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: North Suburbs

Posted May 15, 2023

Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a dedicated and experienced game development team member to join their award-winning team and help create their next AAA title, Back 4 Blood. The role involves maintaining mission design quality, providing mentorship, and working closely with the design team to craft fun scenarios and missions. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience in game development, with a Lead role and a love for FPS, Co-op, and Multiplayer games. They should have experience with Unreal Engine and C++, and be able to thrive in a collaborative and iterative environment.

Senior Technical Artist

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: North Suburbs

Posted May 13, 2023

Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a Senior Technical Artist to join their team in Orange County, CA. The position offers a collaborative environment, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to work on AAA titles. The role involves developing and maintaining asset pipelines, optimizing animation systems, and working with various departments. The estimated base pay range is $120,000 to $165,000 USD.

Senior Technical Artist

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted May 16, 2023

Striking Distance Studios is a San Ramon Hills, San Francisco Bay Area-based AAA development studio, led by Glen Schofield. They are excited to grow their team after the release of their first title, The Callisto Protocol. They look for creative individuals to join them in a world-class team.

Senior Character Artist

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted May 16, 2023

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Senior Build Engineer

Company: Wildlife Studios

Location: Remote

Posted May 18, 2023

Wildlife is seeking a talented and passionate Build Engineer to join their Cloud Platform team. The role involves providing easy to use, highly available systems to all engineers in the company, improving infrastructure services, and contributing to develop automation and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate should have solid knowledge in at least one programming language, a university degree in computing, and previous experience in CI/CD management and automation pipelines for infrastructure.

Lead Animation Engineer

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted May 16, 2023

Striking Distance Studios is a AAA development studio led by Glen Schofield, known for Dead Space and Call of Duty. They are excited to grow with the release of The Callisto Protocol. They look for passionate individuals to join their world-class team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Keywords Studios?
Work at Keywords Studios feels like being part of a global studio that treats every project as a game‑development sprint. Teams operate in agile environments, with frequent stand‑ups and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. The company encourages continuous learning by sponsoring certifications, hackathons, and internal knowledge‑sharing sessions. Employees often report high levels of engagement due to the chance to see their work directly impact game releases worldwide.
What types of positions are available at Keywords Studios?
Keywords Studios hires across five core areas: 1) Software & Engineering – game tooling, automation, cloud services. 2) QA & Testing – manual and automated test design. 3) Production & Project Management – coordinating localisation and content pipelines. 4) Creative & Art – 2D/3D asset creation, animation, UX design. 5) Data & Analytics – performance metrics, player analytics, AI tooling.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Keywords Studios?
To stand out: 1) Tailor your résumé to the specific role, highlighting relevant tools (Unity, Unreal, Jenkins, Jira). 2) Showcase portfolio or GitHub projects that demonstrate problem‑solving in game‑support contexts. 3) Provide metrics—e.g., reduced build times by X% or increased localisation throughput. 4) Mention certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or ISTQB. 5) Prepare for behavioral questions by mapping your experience to Keywords Studios' value of collaboration and rapid iteration.

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