Absurd Ventures
- As of October 2026, Absurd Ventures has 13 open roles across 4 job families, down 44% over the last 13 weeks, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
- Absurd Ventures' US job postings advertise a median salary of $162,500 (35 postings with disclosed pay, last 12 months), per Gaming Job Tracker data.
13 active openings tracked
Role Mix
How much does Absurd Ventures pay?
Median advertised salary: $162,500 (middle half $127,500–$172,500), from 35 US job postings with disclosed pay over the last 12 months (includes hourly roles annualized at 2,080 hours).
| Role | Median | Range | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Developer | $182,500 | $142,500–$190,000 | 9 |
| Game Artist & Animator | $163,800 | $149,400–$168,100 | 12 |
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Figures come from pay ranges Absurd Ventures discloses in US postings — mostly in pay-transparency states (CA, NY, WA, CO…) — so they are not a national average.
Open Roles
| Title | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Character Art Lead | Santa Monica, United States | 2026-09-11 |
| Software Engineer, Cinematic Tools | Santa Monica, United States | 2026-09-10 |
| Principal Gameplay Animator | Santa Monica, United States | 2026-08-03 |
| Senior Technical Sound Designer | San Rafael, United States | 2026-05-20 |
| Lead Engineer, Game Systems | Santa Monica, United States | 2026-05-20 |
| Mission Design Lead (Campaign) | Santa Monica, United States | 2026-05-11 |
| General Game Development Application | Santa Monica, United States | 2025-05-22 |
| General Film & TV Application | Santa Monica, United States | 2025-05-22 |
| General Creative Services Application | Santa Monica, United States | 2025-05-22 |
| General Corporate Application | Santa Monica, United States | 2025-05-22 |
| General Comics/Graphic Novels Application | Santa Monica, United States | 2025-05-22 |
| General Animated Series Application | Santa Monica, United States | 2025-05-22 |
| General Audio Fiction Application | Santa Monica, United States | 2025-05-22 |
13-Week Hiring History
| Week | Active Roles |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | 25 |
| 2026-07-19 | 23 |
| 2026-07-26 | 20 |
| 2026-08-02 | 20 |
| 2026-08-09 | 19 |
| 2026-08-16 | 19 |
| 2026-08-23 | 18 |
| 2026-08-30 | 16 |
| 2026-09-06 | 17 |
| 2026-09-13 | 17 |
| 2026-09-20 | 17 |
| 2026-09-27 | 14 |
FAQ
Is Absurd Ventures hiring right now?
Yes — Absurd Ventures has 13 open roles right now.
Does Absurd Ventures hire remotely?
No — none of Absurd Ventures's current openings are remote.
What roles is Absurd Ventures hiring for?
Absurd Ventures's open roles are concentrated in Art & Animation, Audio and Engineering.
How current is this page?
Listings are rescraped from Absurd Ventures's official careers feed every hour.
How much does Absurd Ventures pay?
Median advertised salary: $162,500 (middle half $127,500–$172,500), from 35 US job postings with disclosed pay over the last 12 months (includes hourly roles annualized at 2,080 hours).
What is the salary for a game developer at Absurd Ventures?
The median advertised salary for a Game Developer at Absurd Ventures is $182,500 (middle half $142,500–$190,000), from 9 US job postings with disclosed pay over the last 12 months.
Data last refreshed 2026-10-07.