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Lead Game Programmer

Lead Game Programmer The lead programmer is ultimately in charge of all programming for the game. It is their job to make sure the various submodules of the game are being implemented properly and to keep track of development from a programming standpoint. A person in this role usually transitions from other aspects of game programming to this role after several years of experience. Despite the title, this person usually has less time for writing code than other programmers on the project as they are required to attend meetings and interface with the client or other leads on the game. However, the lead programmer is still expected to program at least some of the time and is also expected to be knowledgeable in most technical areas of the game. There is often considerable common ground in the role of technical director and lead programmer, such that the jobs are often covered by one person.

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.


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  • 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 - 04 Oct 2026

  • Senior Game Producer, Party & Puzzle Games

    Los Angeles, United StatesNo salary specifiedNetflix Game Studio Production

    At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable ...

    Posted - 15 Sep 2026

  • Accounts Payable Operations Lead

    Los Angeles, United StatesNo salary specifiedNetflix Game Studio Operations

    At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable ...

    Posted - 17 Sep 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 - 15 Sep 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 - 15 Sep 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 - 06 Oct 2026

  • Data Lead - Title Lifecycle & Content Formats Expiring soon

    Los Angeles, United StatesNo salary specifiedNetflix Game Studio Operations

    At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable ...

    Posted - 22 Aug 2026

  • 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 - 26 Sep 2026

  • IT Support Services Lead Expiring soon

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Customer Services

    This is an on-site position in Santa Monica, California.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 rece...

    Posted - 24 Aug 2026

  • Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations (Games)

    Los Angeles, United StatesNo salary specifiedNetflix Game Studio Animation

    At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable ...

    Posted - 13 Oct 2026