Senior Creative Gameplay Engineer, Apple Arcade
AppleSenior Creative Gameplay Engineer, Apple Arcade
AppleLocation
Culver City, CA, Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
Not listed
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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