Hire a Game Developer
Engineers working in Unity, Unreal and real-time 3D, across gameplay systems, tooling and performance.
At a glance
- Dedicated
- From $1,499 / month
- Direct hire
- From 15% of first-year salary
- Trial
- Two weeks, risk-free
- Replacement
- Free within 90 days
- Notice
- 30 days, month-to-month
No upfront cost. Exact rates are confirmed in writing before anything is charged.
Start Hiring01What they do
The work this role actually takes on.
- 01Gameplay systems and mechanics implementation
- 02Editor tooling so designers can iterate without engineers
- 03Frame-time profiling and optimisation for target hardware
- 04Build pipelines and platform-specific packaging
02Tools & stack
What they work with.
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- C#
- C++
- Blender
- Perforce
Indicative, not a checklist. We match on the stack you actually run. Tell us yours in the brief.
03How we vet
You only interview people we would hire ourselves.
Technical depth
A working interview on the substance of the role, not a quiz on syntax.
A live build
A work sample or build task, so the skill is demonstrated rather than described.
Communication
English fluency, and the ability to explain a decision to people who did not make it.
Identity & references
Verification and reference checks, so the person you interview is the person who starts.
04Common questions
Game Developer, answered.
Gameplay, tools or graphics?
These are genuinely different specialisms. Tell us which one the role is and we will source for it rather than sending generalists.
Do they work on mobile games?
Yes, and the performance constraints there are the tightest. Say the target platform in your brief.
How quickly can we start?
Most teams see an interview-ready shortlist within 48 hours to 3–5 business days, and finalise a hire within one to two weeks. The pace mostly comes down to how quickly you can review profiles and run interviews.
What does it cost?
Dedicated talent starts from $1,499/month per hire and scales with seniority and whether the role is part-time or full-time. Direct-hire placement is a one-time fee from 15% of first-year salary. Both are quoted in writing before you commit, with no upfront cost and no setup fee.
What if the hire is not right?
Dedicated hires carry a two-week risk-free trial and a free replacement within 90 days. Direct-hire placements carry a replacement window of 60 to 180 days depending on seniority. The full terms are on our Refund Policy page.
Need a game developer?
Tell us the role and the outcome you are after. We come back within one business day, and if we are not the right fit, we will say so.