Lead Gaming Jobs
- As of September 2026, 936 lead gaming jobs are open across 211 studios, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
- The top studios hiring for lead roles are Riot Games, Roblox and Ubisoft.
- The median advertised salary for lead gaming jobs is $200,000 USD, based on 275 US postings with disclosed pay over the last 12 months.
936 active openings tracked at this experience level across the gaming industry. Data last refreshed 2026-09-14. Browse all experience levels →
936
Active roles
Top Hiring Studios
Top Studios Hiring Lead Roles
- Riot Games 46 open
- Roblox 39 open
- Ubisoft 36 open
- Aristocrat 35 open
- Xsolla 28 open
- Samsung Semiconductor 27 open
- Unity Technologies 21 open
- Epic Games 20 open
- Electronic Arts 20 open
- Scopely 18 open
- Monumental Sports & Entertainment 18 open
- PlayStation 17 open
- Inworld AI 17 open
- Virtuos 15 open
- DraftKings 12 open
Lead Roles by Job Family
| Job Family | Open Roles |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 400 |
| Art & Animation | 144 |
| Design | 71 |
| Production | 59 |
| Business & Operations | 55 |
| Marketing & Comms | 44 |
| Analytics & Data | 38 |
| QA | 28 |
| Player Support | 21 |
| People & Talent | 14 |
| Esports | 9 |
| Narrative & Writing | 8 |
| Sales & Business Development | 7 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Facilities | 7 |
| Legal & Compliance | 5 |
| Audio | 4 |
| IT | 3 |
Recent Lead Listings
Salaries by role: All roles, Game developers, Game designers, Game artists and Game producers.
FAQ
How many lead gaming jobs are open?
As of September 2026, 936 lead gaming jobs are open across 211 studios, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
Which studios hire the most lead roles?
The top studios hiring for lead roles are Riot Games, Roblox and Ubisoft.
What does a lead gaming job pay?
The median advertised salary for lead gaming jobs is $200,000 USD, based on 275 US postings with disclosed pay over the last 12 months.
How current is this page?
Listings are rescraped from Gaming Job Tracker's tracked studio ATS boards every hour.
Data last refreshed 2026-09-14.