El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
SAIC is seeking a Software Solutions Engineer to support Space Systems Command's (SSC) Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) in advancing Operational Command and Control (C2) and Space Battle Management (BM). This role requires…
Skills: Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Architecture Design, API Design, Data Integration
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
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Skills: DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
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Skills: DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$190k/yr
Rainmaker builds systems to increase precipitation and improve water availability. We combine atmospheric science, autonomous aircraft, radar and satellite observations, weather modeling, and novel sensing technologies. …
Skills: Cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Infrastructure-as-code, Pulumi
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$95k–$168k/yr
Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satell…
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El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$240k/yr
Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, dri…
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El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$148k–$200k/yr
Title: Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking an experienced Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Syste…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Cross Domain Solutions, Systems Engineering, Data movement architectures, DevSecOps
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$129k–$161k/yr
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Skills: Test strategy development, Integration testing, End-to-end validation, User acceptance testing, Defect management
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$147k/yr
Title: Test & Validation Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This role supports the program's testing and va…
Skills: Software testing, System validation, Agile delivery, Test execution, Integration testing
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$150k–$190k/yr
Title: Principal Software Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This role combines hands-on soft…
Skills: Software development, Technical leadership, System architecture, Full stack development, Angular
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$121k–$151k/yr
Title: Software Solutions Architect Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and nationa…
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$222k–$270k/yr
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$120k/yr
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$180k/yr
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El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$129k–$194k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$135k–$201k/yr
nLogic is seeking an experienced ESS Terminals Systems Engineer to support in El Segundo, CA. The ESS Terminals Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex infrastructur…
Skills: Systems Engineering, SATCOM, Requirements development, Technical baseline development, Test planning
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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The Games Technical Lead will provide hands-on technical oversight and publishing support for multiple game titles developed by external studios. This role involves vetting technical designs, ensuring quality standards, and managing the integration of publishing services throughout the project lifecycle.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in mobile game development or publishing with a focus on shipped products. Proficiency in mobile game pipelines, LiveOps, and technical project management is required to effectively support third-party development teams.
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Mattel Game Studios’ mission is to harness the power of Mattel's iconic brands and IP to create a wide variety of engaging digital games. Guided by industry leaders with decades of experience, our team is building innovative, engaging experiences that bring beloved brands to life for players worldwide.
If you are passionate about gaming and eager to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team in family entertainment, this is the opportunity for you!
We are seeking a Games Technical Lead to provide hands-on technical oversight and publishing support across multiple game titles in development with external studios. This role ensures Mattel’s publishing goals are achieved through high-quality execution, risk mitigation, and seamless integration of Mattel Game Studios publishing platform and services. With a strong focus on mobile free-to-play development and live operations, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the delivery and ensuring long-term success of our titles.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact between Mattel and third-party developers, owning technical aspects of projects from concept through launch and live operations.
Uphold quality and reduce risk by vetting technical designs, assessing partner capabilities, and developing mitigation strategies.
Support the simultaneous development of multiple titles, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with Mattel’s publishing platform services.
Collaborate closely with production, design, art, LiveOps, and QA teams to deliver technically sound, high-quality products that meet business objectives.
Provide technical oversight on key areas such as engineering practices, performance optimization, service integration, and backend technologies that scale globally.
Get hands-on when needed—digging into issues, conducting deep analysis, and driving resolution of complex technical problems.
Deliver clear and timely reporting to leadership, including risk assessments, technical evaluations, and status updates.
5+ years in mobile game development and/or publishing, with direct involvement in shipped products.
Proven experience supporting third-party development teams, resolving engineering challenges, and guiding technical direction.
Experience supporting multiple projects in a publishing environment.
Solid understanding of the free-to-play ecosystem and LiveOps requirements, including server-authoritative game loops and analytics/experimentation frameworks.
Familiarity with mobile game development pipelines, including build and content/art workflows that support efficient production.
Analytical mindset with the ability to balance business priorities against technical risks; navigating complex issues with timely and understandable feedback and direction.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Unity / C# or Unreal Engine / C++.
Familiarity with industry-standard tools and services such as Heroic Labs Nakama, GitHub, Backtrace, Jira, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), big data platforms (e.g. BigQuery).
Broad knowledge of mobile game development, including performance optimization, rendering techniques, games backend services, authentication systems, analytics, multiplayer & social features.
Analytical thinker with the ability to balance business priorities against technical risks, providing timely, understandable feedback and direction.
*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. Mattel is a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.
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