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Valve· HQ in United States

Game Development Software Engineer

Location: Remote / Unspecified · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Senior · Posted: September 16, 2026 · Verified: Sep 16, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role develops core game systems and features for Valve's titles, focusing on gameplay mechanics, rendering, physics, and networking. It requires deep expertise in game development software engineering to deliver high-quality player experiences.
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About the company

PC gaming platform owner and first-party game developer.

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