2,211 Game Developer jobs in South Africa

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Godot Game Developer to join our innovative EdTech team. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing engaging and effective learning activities within our educational platform using the Godot Engine. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your game development expertise to create impactful educational experiences that inspire and educate young children.

What You'll Do:

Lead the development

of interactive and visually appealing learning activities using the Godot Engine, from concept to deployment.

Collaborate closely with educators

, instructional designers, and UI/UX designers to translate educational goals into compelling game mechanics and experiences.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented GDScript/C# code, ad

hering to best practices and coding standards.

Optimize game performance

and ensure smooth user experiences across various target devices.

Contribute

to the overall technical strategy and roadmap for game development within the platform.

What We're Looking For:

4+ years of professional experience in game development, with a strong portfolio showcasing games developed using the Godot Engine.

Expert-level proficiency in GDScript and/or C# within the Godot Engine environment.

Proven experience in designing and implementing various game mechanics, UI/UX, and animation systems.

Solid grasp of game development principles, including physics, rendering, optimization, and debugging.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

A passion for education and a desire to create impactful learning experiences.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with educational software development or e-learning platforms.

Knowledge of accessibility standards for game development.

Experience with mobile game development and deployment processes for Android

Experience with other game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine)

Overview

Mid-Level Software/Game Developer – Hired through Project Y for Leading German Gaming Studio | Remote (Johannesburg & Cape Town)

We are hiring for a leading German gaming and XR studio that creates immersive experiences to support science communication and educational projects. They are looking for Mid-Level Developers who are passionate about building meaningful, playful, and educational digital experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications and XR projects at the intersection of game design, immersive technology, and research-based experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and researchers to bring projects to life, while gaining hands-on experience and growing your skills in a supportive environment.

• Develop interactive applications and XR experiences using Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while contributing to software architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and researchers.
• Prototype, iterate, and test gameplay mechanics and interactive features.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the user experience of educational and playful projects.
• Optionally, work on VR/AR development for platforms like Meta Quest or PC VR.

• Experience with game engines: Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of software architecture and modular code design.
• Familiarity with gameplay programming, prototyping, and iterative development.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for creating meaningful and playful experiences.

• Experience with VR/AR development.
• Familiarity with immersive educational or scientific content.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles in interactive media.

• Opportunity to work on innovative XR projects that make a real-world impact.
• Gain experience in a collaborative, creative, and growth-focused environment.
• Mentorship and skill development opportunities with an experienced team.

• Remote work from Johannesburg or Cape Town.

• Mid-level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

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Overview

Mid-Level Software/Game Developer – Hired through Project Y for Leading German Gaming Studio | Remote (Johannesburg & Cape Town)

We are hiring for a leading German gaming and XR studio that creates immersive experiences to support science communication and educational projects. They are looking for Mid-Level Developers who are passionate about building meaningful, playful, and educational digital experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications and XR projects at the intersection of game design, immersive technology, and research-based experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and researchers to bring projects to life, while gaining hands-on experience and growing your skills in a supportive environment.

• Develop interactive applications and XR experiences using Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while contributing to software architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and researchers.
• Prototype, iterate, and test gameplay mechanics and interactive features.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the user experience of educational and playful projects.
• Optionally, work on VR/AR development for platforms like Meta Quest or PC VR.

• Experience with game engines: Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of software architecture and modular code design.
• Familiarity with gameplay programming, prototyping, and iterative development.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for creating meaningful and playful experiences.

• Experience with VR/AR development.
• Familiarity with immersive educational or scientific content.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles in interactive media.

• Opportunity to work on innovative XR projects that make a real-world impact.
• Gain experience in a collaborative, creative, and growth-focused environment.
• Mentorship and skill development opportunities with an experienced team.

• Remote work from Johannesburg or Cape Town.

• Mid-level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Get notified about new Game Developer jobs in South Africa .

Overview

Mid-Level Software/Game Developer – Hired through Project Y for Leading German Gaming Studio | Remote (Johannesburg & Cape Town)

We are hiring for a leading German gaming and XR studio that creates immersive experiences to support science communication and educational projects. They are looking for Mid-Level Developers who are passionate about building meaningful, playful, and educational digital experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications and XR projects at the intersection of game design, immersive technology, and research-based experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and researchers to bring projects to life, while gaining hands-on experience and growing your skills in a supportive environment.

• Develop interactive applications and XR experiences using Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while contributing to software architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and researchers.
• Prototype, iterate, and test gameplay mechanics and interactive features.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the user experience of educational and playful projects.
• Optionally, work on VR/AR development for platforms like Meta Quest or PC VR.

• Experience with game engines: Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of software architecture and modular code design.
• Familiarity with gameplay programming, prototyping, and iterative development.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for creating meaningful and playful experiences.

• Experience with VR/AR development.
• Familiarity with immersive educational or scientific content.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles in interactive media.

• Opportunity to work on innovative XR projects that make a real-world impact.
• Gain experience in a collaborative, creative, and growth-focused environment.
• Mentorship and skill development opportunities with an experienced team.

• Remote work from Johannesburg or Cape Town.

• Mid-level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Get notified about new Game Developer jobs in South Africa .

Overview

Mid-Level Software/Game Developer – Hired through Project Y for Leading German Gaming Studio | Remote (Johannesburg & Cape Town)

We are hiring for a leading German gaming and XR studio that creates immersive experiences to support science communication and educational projects. They are looking for Mid-Level Developers who are passionate about building meaningful, playful, and educational digital experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications and XR projects at the intersection of game design, immersive technology, and research-based experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and researchers to bring projects to life, while gaining hands-on experience and growing your skills in a supportive environment.

• Develop interactive applications and XR experiences using Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while contributing to software architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and researchers.
• Prototype, iterate, and test gameplay mechanics and interactive features.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the user experience of educational and playful projects.
• Optionally, work on VR/AR development for platforms like Meta Quest or PC VR.

• Experience with game engines: Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of software architecture and modular code design.
• Familiarity with gameplay programming, prototyping, and iterative development.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for creating meaningful and playful experiences.

• Experience with VR/AR development.
• Familiarity with immersive educational or scientific content.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles in interactive media.

• Opportunity to work on innovative XR projects that make a real-world impact.
• Gain experience in a collaborative, creative, and growth-focused environment.
• Mentorship and skill development opportunities with an experienced team.

• Remote work from Johannesburg or Cape Town.

• Mid-level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Get notified about new Game Developer jobs in South Africa .

Overview

Mid-Level Software/Game Developer – Hired through Project Y for Leading German Gaming Studio | Remote (Johannesburg & Cape Town)

We are hiring for a leading German gaming and XR studio that creates immersive experiences to support science communication and educational projects. They are looking for Mid-Level Developers who are passionate about building meaningful, playful, and educational digital experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications and XR projects at the intersection of game design, immersive technology, and research-based experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and researchers to bring projects to life, while gaining hands-on experience and growing your skills in a supportive environment.

• Develop interactive applications and XR experiences using Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while contributing to software architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and researchers.
• Prototype, iterate, and test gameplay mechanics and interactive features.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the user experience of educational and playful projects.
• Optionally, work on VR/AR development for platforms like Meta Quest or PC VR.

• Experience with game engines: Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of software architecture and modular code design.
• Familiarity with gameplay programming, prototyping, and iterative development.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for creating meaningful and playful experiences.

• Experience with VR/AR development.
• Familiarity with immersive educational or scientific content.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles in interactive media.

• Opportunity to work on innovative XR projects that make a real-world impact.
• Gain experience in a collaborative, creative, and growth-focused environment.
• Mentorship and skill development opportunities with an experienced team.

• Remote work from Johannesburg or Cape Town.

• Mid-level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Get notified about new Game Developer jobs in South Africa .

Overview

Mid-Level Software/Game Developer – Hired through Project Y for Leading German Gaming Studio | Remote (Johannesburg & Cape Town)

We are hiring for a leading German gaming and XR studio that creates immersive experiences to support science communication and educational projects. They are looking for Mid-Level Developers who are passionate about building meaningful, playful, and educational digital experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications and XR projects at the intersection of game design, immersive technology, and research-based experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and researchers to bring projects to life, while gaining hands-on experience and growing your skills in a supportive environment.

• Develop interactive applications and XR experiences using Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while contributing to software architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and researchers.
• Prototype, iterate, and test gameplay mechanics and interactive features.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the user experience of educational and playful projects.
• Optionally, work on VR/AR development for platforms like Meta Quest or PC VR.

• Experience with game engines: Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of software architecture and modular code design.
• Familiarity with gameplay programming, prototyping, and iterative development.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for creating meaningful and playful experiences.

• Experience with VR/AR development.
• Familiarity with immersive educational or scientific content.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles in interactive media.

• Opportunity to work on innovative XR projects that make a real-world impact.
• Gain experience in a collaborative, creative, and growth-focused environment.
• Mentorship and skill development opportunities with an experienced team.

• Remote work from Johannesburg or Cape Town.

• Mid-level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Get notified about new Game Developer jobs in South Africa .

Overview

Mid-Level Software/Game Developer – Hired through Project Y for Leading German Gaming Studio | Remote (Johannesburg & Cape Town)

We are hiring for a leading German gaming and XR studio that creates immersive experiences to support science communication and educational projects. They are looking for Mid-Level Developers who are passionate about building meaningful, playful, and educational digital experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications and XR projects at the intersection of game design, immersive technology, and research-based experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and researchers to bring projects to life, while gaining hands-on experience and growing your skills in a supportive environment.

• Develop interactive applications and XR experiences using Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while contributing to software architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and researchers.
• Prototype, iterate, and test gameplay mechanics and interactive features.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the user experience of educational and playful projects.
• Optionally, work on VR/AR development for platforms like Meta Quest or PC VR.

• Experience with game engines: Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of software architecture and modular code design.
• Familiarity with gameplay programming, prototyping, and iterative development.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for creating meaningful and playful experiences.

• Experience with VR/AR development.
• Familiarity with immersive educational or scientific content.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles in interactive media.

• Opportunity to work on innovative XR projects that make a real-world impact.
• Gain experience in a collaborative, creative, and growth-focused environment.
• Mentorship and skill development opportunities with an experienced team.

• Remote work from Johannesburg or Cape Town.

• Mid-level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Get notified about new Game Developer jobs in South Africa .

Overview

Mid-Level Software/Game Developer – Hired through Project Y for Leading German Gaming Studio | Remote (Johannesburg & Cape Town)

We are hiring for a leading German gaming and XR studio that creates immersive experiences to support science communication and educational projects. They are looking for Mid-Level Developers who are passionate about building meaningful, playful, and educational digital experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications and XR projects at the intersection of game design, immersive technology, and research-based experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and researchers to bring projects to life, while gaining hands-on experience and growing your skills in a supportive environment.

• Develop interactive applications and XR experiences using Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while contributing to software architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and researchers.
• Prototype, iterate, and test gameplay mechanics and interactive features.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the user experience of educational and playful projects.
• Optionally, work on VR/AR development for platforms like Meta Quest or PC VR.

• Experience with game engines: Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of software architecture and modular code design.
• Familiarity with gameplay programming, prototyping, and iterative development.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for creating meaningful and playful experiences.

• Experience with VR/AR development.
• Familiarity with immersive educational or scientific content.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles in interactive media.

• Opportunity to work on innovative XR projects that make a real-world impact.
• Gain experience in a collaborative, creative, and growth-focused environment.
• Mentorship and skill development opportunities with an experienced team.

• Remote work from Johannesburg or Cape Town.

• Mid-level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Get notified about new Game Developer jobs in South Africa .