The Best Gaming Companies to Work for Right Now

The gaming industry is booming and breaking new profit records every year. Its expected revenue within the next few years is $321 billion, with social and casual gaming as the leading segment. Gaming companies compete to get a big piece of that revenue by creating innovative and engaging products. Even companies that once solely focused on other industries have decided to put some of their eggs in the gaming basket as well.

In the U.S. alone there are over 2,200 gaming companies. In choosing which video game companies to include in our list, we analyzed those which meet the following criteria:

• job availability year-round
• a high variety of gaming careers
• good market revenue
• great employee experience (EX), including employee satisfaction, employee benefits, work-life balance, and company culture
• good salary competitiveness ratio
• a variety of job locations including hybrid and remote working options

Some of the Best Gaming Companies to Work For

Without further ado, here is our list of top video game companies with information about each and links to browse different video game jobs that you can apply to today.

Nintendo

Some of Nintendo’s most famous games are major internationally recognized franchises, including Mario, Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Gaming consoles produced by Nintendo include best-selling consoles like the Gameboy, the Nintendo DS, and most recently the Nintendo Switch. In the U.S., Nintendo has several offices including in Austin, Redmond, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Job openings at Nintendo include positions in:

• localization
• program management
• software development
• design
• marketing

Nintendo offers a compensation package with benefits to most employees. These may include health care coverage, parental leave, retirement planning, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

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Microsoft

Microsoft is one of the five largest American technology companies, They are makers of the Xbox video game consoles series, and the owner of multiple video game development and publishing studios. Some of the most well-known games and series by its gaming companies include Minecraft, Age of Empires, and Fable. Also of Microsoft fame, is the Halo franchise, first developed by Bungie, which includes video games, books, films, and other licensed products.

Gaming jobs at Microsoft include roles at subsidiary gaming companies such as:

• Xbox Game Studios
• Turn 10 Studios
• 343 Industries

Depending on the job, employees can either work at the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond or partially or fully remote. Most roles enjoy benefits such as medical and life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and an up to $1,500 reimbursement for wellness-related expenses. Certain roles are also eligible for rewards like merit increases, annual bonuses, and stock options.

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Roblox Corporation

If you are looking for gaming companies in California, Roblox Corporation is a great option. Based in San Mateo, Roblox Corporation is the video game company behind Roblox, the game creation system that allows users to program for and play games by other users. Games in Roblox are free to play and the company earns money from premium membership subscriptions, in-game purchases, advertising, and royalty fees.

In the year 2020 to 2021, Roblox Corporation’s revenue and number of employees doubled and have grown steadily ever since. Your salaries and benefits as a Roblox Corporation full-time employee depend on your professional background, training, and work experience, as well as the business’ needs and market demand. Roblox headquarters even offers free lunches and an onsite fitness center.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)

Part of a major technology company, Sony Interactive Entertainment has been in the video game industry since 1993. Its PlayStation consoles are best-sellers and its games revenue is second only to Tencent. SIE has its U.S. headquarters in San Mateo and other offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. Subsidiary companies of SIE include Bungie and Epic Games, which are also great gaming companies to work for.

Careers at SIE include positions like:

• game developer
• software engineer
• data analyst
• cybersecurity expert
• content creator
• cross-functional professional

Its employees follow a hybrid working model, meaning they have the freedom to work remotely when in-person collaboration isn’t needed. Company benefits, depending on your role, include health care coverage, commuter assistance, 401(k) matching, and discounts on Sony products.

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Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a French gaming company with a U.S. presence in Cary, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Many of its employees have flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the rest work either fully remotely or are office based. Amongst the top 25 gaming companies by revenue are some of Ubisoft’s most famous video game franchises, including Rayman, Just Dance, Prince of Persia, Assassin’s Creed, and Far Cry.

Careers at Ubisoft include jobs in:

• design and creative direction
• localization
• art and animation
• marketing and player interaction
• programming
• sales and monetization

Perks for its employees vary by role but the most common are maternity and paternity leave, subsidized paid medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with match, and access to Ubisoft’s latest games.

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Electronic Arts (EA)

Electronic Arts is one of the top video game companies by revenue, known for its EA Sports games titles, such as FIFA and Madden NFL as well as games series like The Sims, Need for Speed, and Battlefield. Its headquarters are in Redwood City, and they have more offices in Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, Orlando, Foster City, and Sacramento.

EA offers flexible work policies, such as hybrid schedules and the chance to work 100% remotely 100% for a multitude of roles and locations. Most employees enjoy benefits like parental leave, fitness expense reimbursement, and free video games.

Like all the best gaming companies, EA recruits, employs, and evaluates qualified applicants without discrimination regarding any protected characteristics, including color, race, sex, age, disability, religion, and gender.

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Riot Games

Riot Games is most known for games like League of Legends and Valorant. It also operates more than ten eSport leagues and earns profit from the streaming rights as well as associated merchandise. Based in Los Angeles, the company has U.S. offices in Bellevue, St. Louis, the Greater Seattle Area, and the San Francisco Bay Area as well.

Riot Games celebrates creativity at work and its campuses offer amenities such as themed meeting rooms, PC cafes, and arcades. Benefits for most Riot Games employees include medical, dental, and vision plans, women’s reproductive health care, parental leave, and paid time off. The company also offers $25 a month to spend on any games with no brand or platform restrictions.

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Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard is the video game holding company for Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, King, and other video game developer and publisher companies. Headquartered in Santa Monica, it also has offices in Austin, San Francisco, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, and Middleton. Its most-known gaming franchises include Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Candy Crush Saga, Guitar Hero, and Diablo.

Activision Blizzard mainly hire experts in:

• programming and software engineering
• information technology
• marketing and communication
• data analytics
• business development

Subject to eligibility requirements, company benefits include paid holidays and vacation, a health savings account, tuition reimbursement, fitness programs, and relocation assistance.

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Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc

One of the world’s leading video game publishers, Bandai Namco Entertainment was formed in 2006 as the successor to Namco’s and Bandai’s game divisions. The company oversees the publishing, marketing, and distribution of critically acclaimed franchises such as Pac-Man, Tekken, Soulcalibur, Tales, Ace Combat, Taiko no Tatsujin, Elden Ring (in collaboration with FromSoftware), and Dark Souls, along with anime-inspired titles like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Gundam, and Naruto.

Whether you're passionate about game publishing, marketing, localization, community management, quality assurance, or production, Bandai Namco offers dynamic roles across development pipelines and global markets.

Top career opportunities at Bandai Namco include:

• video artists
• user experience researchers
• ratings and compliance analysts
• public relations managers
• Bilingual specialists

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