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Senior Creative Gameplay Engineer, Apple Arcade

Apple

Location

Culver City, CA, Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

Apple Arcade is seeking a Senior Creative Gameplay Engineer to join the team behind Sneaky Sasquatch. This role focuses on expanding the creative boundaries of the game by developing new content and features that enhance player experiences. You will work closely with the original creators to shape the future of this beloved IP. The position requires a blend of creative vision and technical expertise to deliver innovative gameplay experiences for millions of players.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in game development with a portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative and technical ownership on multiple shipped titles.
  • Deep expertise in Unity and C#, with proven mastery of building complex gameplay systems from the ground up.
  • A proven ability to find the fun through rapid prototyping and iteration.
  • A deep understanding of gameplay systems design, thinking in terms of scalable frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills and a passion for collaborative, team-oriented problem-solving.
  • Experience in a technical design or similar hybrid role responsible for both the design and implementation of core gameplay.
  • Experience shipping on Apple platforms including iOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS.
  • Deep familiarity with a wide range of game genres and strong opinions on game feel, pacing, and player motivation.
  • A genuine love for Sneaky Sasquatch and a passion for creating heartfelt, player-centered experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute creative vision and technical expertise to the Sneaky Sasquatch team.
  • Create innovative new gameplay experiences for millions of players around the world.
  • Collaborate with the original creators to shape the future of the game.
  • Establish a culture of creative and technical excellence from the ground up.
  • Develop new content and features that deliver magical experiences.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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