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Software Engineer

Demiurge Studios
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Experience
Junior
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Type
Permanent · Remote

About the role

Job Overview

Remote
Engineering
Full-time

We’re looking for promising engineers to join our team! If you have a passion for games and a love for programming, we’d love to hear from you. As an engineer at Demiurge Studios you’ll work with other engineers, artists and designers to deliver innovative games for console, PC, and mobile devices. Demiurge development teams are cohesive, highly skilled and well-supported.


Responsibilities

  • Work closely with artists and designers to understand and define game features and system requirements
  • Implement, test, debug and maintain source code
  • Deliver high quality, functional systems to specification
  • Collaborate with other engineers to develop and iterate on game features
  • Provide ongoing support to artists and designers
  • Make educated trade-offs among scope, quality and pace.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong programming skills
  • Deep knowledge of algorithms and data structures
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or similar discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
  • Demonstrated ability to set goals, manage workload, and communicate about task status

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing software in a professional environment
  • Experience developing software using agile methodologies
  • Experience developing games with the Unreal and/or Unity Game Engines
  • Experience working in C++ or C#
  • Experience developing apps or games for mobile or console platforms

Compensation

$80,000 - $90,000 a year
This range reflects the full base salary range for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, professional experience, qualifications, and other business considerations. In addition to base pay, employees are eligible to participate in the company’s benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs.


About Us

Headquartered in Boston, MA at Demiurge you will find a studio with an amazing, collaborative culture and a deep respect for art in all our games. With over 20 years of game development expertise and teams all over North America our commitment to balanced and sustainable development is well known in the game community. We also provide co-development services to larger, best-in-industry game companies. In this capacity, Demiurge has worked with some of the industry’s biggest hitters on exciting projects including Marvel Snap, 2XKO, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and Teamfight Tactics. We are developing our own independent titles as well.


DEI Statement

At Demiurge, we celebrate our differences and know that diverse perspectives empower us to build a stronger company and better games. We work hard to create an equitable, safe and accessible work environment where all Demiurgers are empowered to be themselves and do their best work regardless of race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or physical or mental ability. We thrive on self-reflection, healthy debate, and mindful listening. We respect each other's opinions and seek new ideas. We denounce hate, discrimination and racism in all forms.


Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility as well as the last week of December the studio closes to recharge
  • A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
  • Vision and Dental benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
  • 401K Partial Match
  • Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
  • Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
  • Referral bonuses
  • Bonus plan
  • Access to our huge game library

In-Office Perks (Boston Studio)

  • Free snacks and drinks
  • Demi-Lunch Tuesday - Lunch is on us
  • Game Night Food
  • Ping Pong
  • Step Mania

Employment Policy

Demiurge Studios is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, or Veteran status. Demiurge Studios also makes workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

DS8

Demiurge Studios

Games & Interactive
Open roles
2
Founded
2002
Employees
51-200
Location
2 offices