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Game Developer jobs in Omaha, NE
Game developers build interactive experiences in engines like Unity and Unreal — writing gameplay systems, optimizing performance, and collaborating with artists and designers to ship playable worlds.
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A leading tech services firm is looking for a Kubernetes Container Platform Engineer to architect and implement container services platforms. The role involves integration with CI/CD pipelines and enhancing automation. C…
Descriptions: " Experience: 10+ years in IT, with at least 4-5 years specifically focused on Azure Architecture and cloud migration projects. Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or DevOps Engineer E…
Job Title: .NET Backend Developer – ERP & Integration Focus Location: Omaha, NE Experience Level: 4+ years Pay rate : $32.00/hr. on W2 Job Description: We are seeking a skilled .NET Backend Developer with experience in b…
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Job Description Job Description Lead Full Stack Developer (Technical Lead) | $140,000 - $150,000 + 10% Bonus | Hybrid | Direct Hire What Matters Most Competitive salary of $140,000 - $150,000 plus 10% annual bonus Hybrid…
and passionate while also creating opportunities for growth. We're growing our Technology team and looking for a Senior Salesforce Developer to play a pivotal role in the modernization and ongoing performance of our Sale…
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layouts, and schematics using SolidWorks and AutoCAD/DraftsSight Analyze product specifications and performance requirements to develop manufacturable designs Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and corrective actio…
Responsible for conducting field evaluations of applications in use and sales support of engine applications. Works with the sales team to develop specifications for customer’s needs. Works with the production management…
Join Instrumental as a Senior Full Stack Developer Location: Remote or Hybrid (based on team needs) Type of Role: Full-Time We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our growing international digital agenc…
Job Description Job Description Position Summary : The Application Developer 2’s primary role is to build and enhance internal and external banking applications using a modern tech stack—primarily C# on the back end and…
Job Title: Mobile HVAC / Maintenance Technician Pay: Competitive – based on experience Schedule: Day shift Job Description: Immediate opening for a Mobile HVAC / Maintenance Technician. This is a field-based role working…
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The Senior Application Developer’ s primary role is to design, build, and enhance internal and external banking applications using a modern tech stack—primarily C# on the…
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What game developers earn in Omaha
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$39 | $55k–$81k |
| Mid level | $39–$55 | $81k–$115k |
| Senior | $53–$73 | $110k–$152k |
Adjusted for the Omaha market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Unity (C#) or Unreal (C++)Gameplay programming3D math (vectors, matrices)Performance profilingPhysics and animation systemsMultiplayer networking (a plus)Shaders and graphics basicsCollaboration with art and designIterating from playtest feedback
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a gameplay system you built — movement, combat, inventory, anything.
Explain the architecture and how it survived design changes. Games iterate constantly, so flexible systems are the real skill being probed.
Your frame rate dropped below target. How do you find the cause?
Profile first — CPU versus GPU — then narrow to draw calls, scripts, physics, or garbage collection. Naming the actual profiler tools you use makes it credible.
Explain the difference between Update and FixedUpdate (or tick contexts in your engine).
Frame-dependent versus fixed-timestep logic, and why physics belongs in the fixed step. A quick example of a bug caused by mixing them up is a nice touch.
How do you handle a designer requesting a change that breaks your architecture?
Show that you serve the game: understand the intent, propose alternatives, and refactor when the design direction is real. Rigidity is a bigger flag than rework.
What would you consider when adding multiplayer to a single-player game?
Authority, state synchronization, latency compensation, and the honest answer that retrofitting networking is expensive. Scoping realism is the point.
Tell me about a game you shipped or finished — even a small one.
Finished matters more than ambitious. Talk about the last 20 percent: polish, bugs, cuts you made to actually release.
How do you use object pooling, and why?
Reusing objects to avoid allocation and garbage-collection spikes — bullets and effects are the classic case. Tie it to a frame-time problem you solved.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For game developers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Link playable work — shipped titles, itch.io projects, or a portfolio reel; in games, the work is the resume.
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Specify your engine and language depth (Unity/C#, Unreal/C++) and your specialty: gameplay, graphics, tools, or networking.
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Name your specific contributions on team titles — 'built the save system and enemy AI' beats a credit line.
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Include game jams and finished small projects; they prove you can complete things, which studios weight heavily.
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Show performance work with numbers, such as frame-rate targets hit on specific hardware.
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