Hire Game Developers

Forget exhausting sourcing and screening the wrong candidates.

Hire fast and on budget—place a request, interview 1-3 curated developers, and get the best one onboarded by next Friday. Full-time or part-time, with optimal overlap.

1.5K+
fully vetted developers
24 hours
average matching time
2.3M hours
worked since 2015
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Senior Game developer
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Hire remote Game Developers

Hire remote Game Developers

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Testimonials
Gotta drop in here for some Kudos. I’m 2 weeks into working with a super legit dev on a critical project and he’s meeting every expectation so far 👏
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Francis Harrington
Founder at ProCloud Consulting, US
I recommend Lemon to anyone looking for top-quality engineering talent. We previously worked with TopTal and many others, but Lemon gives us consistently incredible candidates.
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Allie Fleder
Co-Founder & COO at SimplyWise, US
I've worked with some incredible devs in my career, but the experience I am having with my dev through Lemon.io is so 🔥. I feel invincible as a founder. So thankful to you and the team!
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Michele Serro
Founder of Doorsteps.co.uk, UK
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How to hire a Game Developer through Lemon.io

Place a free request

Place a free request

Fill out a short form and check out our ready-to-interview developers
Tell us about your needs

Tell us about your needs

On a quick 30-min call, share your expectations and get a budget estimate
Interview the best

Interview the best

Get 2-3 expertly matched candidates within 24-48 hours and meet the worthiest
Onboard the chosen one

Onboard the chosen one

Your developer starts with a project—we deal with a contract, monthly payouts, and what not

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What we do for you

Sourcing and vetting

Sourcing and vetting

All our developers are fully vetted and tested for both soft and hard skills. No surprises!
Expert matching

Expert
matching

We match fast, but with a human touch—your candidates are hand-picked specifically for your request. No AI bullsh*t!
Arranging cooperation

Arranging cooperation

You worry not about agreements with developers, their reporting, and payments. We handle it all for you!
Support and troubleshooting

Support and troubleshooting

Things happen, but you have a customer success manager and a 100% free replacement guarantee to get it covered.
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Why hire a Game Developer through Lemon.io?

Hiring Game Developers takes time and effort from team members who should be focused on building your startup. We streamline the process to make hiring faster and easier, so your team can get back to the work they excel at.

48-hour match

You need help now, not in 6 months. Get access to skill-matched devs in just 48 hrs.

Hand-picked devs

Anyone can drop off a CV, but only the best get chosen by Lemon. Access the best.

Replacement guarantee

You’ll absolutely love your Lemon.io dev, or we’ll match you with another completely free.

Simplify your hiring process with remote Game developers

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FAQ about hiring Game developers

How much does it cost to hire Game Developers?

The cost to hire a Game Developer as an in-house worker and as an independent contractor is different. The base pay for hiring a Senior Game Developer for a direct hire in the US, San Jose, ranges from $107K – $168K, according to GlassDoor. The additional pay is $35K – $65K per year.

Where can I find a Game Developer?

To hire the right Senior Game Developer for a remote full-time project, it’s possible to use two methods. The first is seeking candidates using your own resources: creating and publishing job ads on local and global hiring websites such as Indeed, Seek, GlassDoor, and LinkedIn. In this case, you should be ready to review a large number of CVs, conduct screening calls, and hard skills interviews, communicate with candidates, and support other processes relevant to the hiring process. The second way is to simply ask for assistance from Lemon.io. We will connect you with top Senior Software Engineers who are ready to work remotely.

How to hire a Game Developer?

To hire a Senior Game Developer you should be ready to review a large number of CVs, conduct screening calls, and hard skills interviews, communicate with candidates, and support other processes relevant to the hiring process. Also, it’s necessary to consider the budget, timeline, requirements, and type of employment, you can hire a Game Developer as an employee or work with them as an independent contractor. In both cases, Lemon.io can help you find the perfect candidate for your project.

Are Game Developers still in demand?

Yes, Game Developers are in high demand. The usage of game industry services is increasing, and we are observing stable growth in the demand for game development.

What are the best certifications for Game Developers?

The best certifications for Game Developers are: Unity Certified Developer, Unreal Engine Certifications, Autodesk Certified Professional: 3ds Max or Maya, Game Institute Certifications, Certified Game Developer (CGD), Coursera Game Design and Development Specialization, Udemy Game Development Courses. These certifications are the most recognized and respected.

What is the no-risk trial period for hiring a Game Developer on Lemon.io?

A no-risk paid trial with Lemon.io is targeted at clients who want to assess how the Game Developer completes real tasks on their projects. The paid trial can be up to 20 hours. If the Game Developer misses deadlines or does not meet your expectations, we have a zero-risk replacement guarantee.

Can I hire a Game Developer in less than 48 hours through Lemon.io?

Yes, you can hire a Game developer in 48 hours through Lemon.io. In 48 hours, our team will manually find you a Game Developer in our pre-screened community – the Game Developer’s skills will be relevant to your requirements and preferences.
Lemon.io works as a marketplace – we have a talent pool of pre-vetted Game Developers who can join the community exceptionally after completing these vetting stages: VideoAsk, completion of their me.lemon profile, a screening call with our recruiters that includes various technical questions, and a technical interview with our technical interviewers.

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Hire a Game Developer remotely to pave the road to GTM

Finding game programmers for hire in your backyard is expensive and time-consuming. So when you’re down a dev, it slows down your progress on your roadmap. Spread your hiring net wider and find great devs you can afford faster.

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24 hour-development

Remote developers spread your team across time zones. That means your devs are coding while you’re sleeping. Now you have continual progress.

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No office, no overhead

Office overhead weighs down agile startups. Remote devs don’t need space for desks or a picture of their mom, so you save money.

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Stay agile my friend

Remote contractors join when you need them, and then disappear when they’re done. So, scaling your team is simple.

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Global talent, deep skills

When you access the global talent pool, you discover an ocean of skills you can leverage to make your game even better.

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Ready-to-interview vetted Game Developers are waiting for your request