Senior Game Developer

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a passionate and motivated Game Developer to join our virtual development team. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of programming and game design principles, and a desire to learn, lead, and grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have a can-do attitude, and be willing to take ownership and help enhance the capabilities of our growing engineering team. This position will provide an opportunity to apply academic and professional experience to the creation of serious games. Daily work will require experience in the Unity and/or Unreal game engines and the ability to learn custom frameworks and toolsets.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with game developers, artists, and software developers to implement gameplay features.
• Follow development standards using proprietary development tools.
• Debug and resolve bugs, performance issues, and gameplay inconsistencies.
• Review other game developers' work & provide constructive feedback in accordance with our development standards.
• Participate in regular development reviews and team meetings. Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of 2D/3D game mechanics.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C#, C++, etc.).
• Adept with Unity and/or Unreal Engine, strong problem-solving, analytical skills and attention to detail are a must.
• Ability to work in a team and take constructive feedback.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce, SubVersion, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance may be required.
• Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Desired Qualification:

• Familiarity with Unreal Blueprint.
• Basic knowledge of game physics, or AI systems.
• Familiarity with agile development workflows.
• Experience in AR/VR development.
• Experience with WebGL development.
• Experience in the Lua programming language.
• Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Bitbucket, etc.)
• One or more shipped titles.

Job ID

2026-26473
Work Type

Hybrid
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.