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Jason RT Bond

Freelance Game Developer

Canada

Toptal Member Since May 13, 2017

Jason has over a decade of experience in video games, virtual/augmented reality and 3D assets. He is an expert in the Unity Engine and can work with a wide variety of platforms (web, mobile, PC/Mac, game consoles). He prefers a multi-disciplinary approach—having a background in both game design and coding, as well as experience in audiovisual content creation pipelines.

Game Development GPS Development Unity Google Cardboard Development Android iOS Augmented Reality ARKit ARCore MacOS Vuforia Virtual Reality C#

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Marc-Antoine Desbiens

Freelance Game Developer

Canada

Toptal Member Since July 3, 2019

Marc-Antoine is a versatile and creative Unity programmer and game designer with 8+ years of coding experience and 5+ years of game dev experience, including working on Assassin's Creed at Ubisoft and Batman at Warner Brothers Games. In the past three years, Marc-Antoine has decided to become a full-time freelancer and has worked on over 20 game projects since then, including his own co-op puzzle adventure game: The Last Crystal.

Game Development C#

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James Closs

Freelance Game Developer

United Kingdom

Toptal Member Since March 1, 2022

James is an award-winning digital media professional with 20+ years of experience specializing in cross-platform mobile app and game development and design using C#, Xamarin, and related technologies. James has developed apps on everything from the first Java-enabled mobile phones to contemporary game consoles and consulted at a senior level on major projects for high-profile clients, including Disney, Nokia, Cartoon Network, Open City, and Electronic Arts.

Game Development MacOS Xamarin.Forms UX Development Java .NET C#XAML API Integration

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Ana Škaro

Freelance Game Developer

Croatia

Toptal Member Since November 3, 2021

Ana is a software engineer with a master's degree in computer science, focusing on game development in Unreal Engine 4. In addition to game development, her previous experience ranges from big data engineering and analytics to DevOps, CI/CD, and team leadership. In Ana, you'll find a perpetually curious lifelong learner eager to jump into new problems, a kind and intentional communicator, comfortable leading and being led, and an enthusiastic collaborator.

Game Development Python

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Phil Yum

Freelance Game Developer

Australia

Toptal Member Since December 27, 2021

Phil has worked across many genres and has over a decade of experience in commercial mobile game development. Throughout his career, he has developed skills across all areas of game development, including engine, gameplay, animation, UI/UX, tools, and game design. Due to the nature of game development and working in tight-knit teams, Phil is an efficient and thorough developer who interfaces well with designers and understands what it takes to ship a product.

Game Development C#Visual Studio Development Unity

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Sam Lucyk

Freelance Game Developer

United States

Toptal Member Since April 11, 2022

Sam is an accomplished game, web, and blockchain developer with over a decade of experience. He has recently worked for more than four years as the lead developer and product lead of an edtech gaming startup, building their product from the ground up. After the company's acquisition, he managed the transition of the product before ending his time there. He currently leads a game studio focusing on Web3 game development and is eager to work on new, challenging projects and goals.

Game Development Node.js MongoDB Solidity React.js Web Development DevOps JavaScript AWS Lambda NFT WebGL Web3.js Unity

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Vanja Belic

Freelance Game Developer

Serbia

Toptal Member Since January 26, 2022

Vanja is a passionate game developer specializing in Unity and Unreal Engine 4. She is proficient in C# and C++ and has successfully worked on multiple projects as a developer and manager. For the past seven years, Vanja has gained solid experience and extensive knowledge in game design and project management for gaming.

Game Development Unreal Engine

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Stephen Green

Freelance Game Developer

United States

Toptal Member Since June 19, 2022

Stephen is a professional software engineer and game developer with years of experience writing code in the highly-regulated slot gaming industry. He's well-versed in C# and Unity development. He has written apps using other technologies like Windows Forms and WPF projects, front-end frameworks with JavaScript, TypeScript, and PixiJS, and has managed evaluation engines with C++ native. His background in leading teams of developers has honed his skills in project management and communication.

Game Development C#Dev Team Leads Object-oriented Programming Visual Studio Development Algorithms UX Development

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Ed Whitehead

Freelance Game Developer

Australia

Toptal Member Since November 14, 2023

Ed is a seasoned technical designer and game developer with over a decade of hands-on experience. His expertise includes leading client-based projects and working as a solo developer and a senior lecturer in games education. Ed is proficient in Unreal Engine, Unity, C#, virtual production, as well as 3D asset production and implementation.

Game Development Unreal Engine

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João Azuaga

Freelance Game Developer

Germany

Toptal Member Since January 5, 2022

João is a seasoned game developer who has been programming and making games for 4+ years. He is passionate about interactive media and graphical applications and is looking for projects that allow him to work with games, interactive apps, graphic visualizations, animations, and UI. João's ultimate professional goal is to create a sustainable environment where he can develop a multitude of skills in software development as well as other artistic and technical fields.

Game Development UI Development Unity

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Yolanda Correia

Freelance Game Developer

Portugal

Toptal Member Since July 17, 2020

Yolanda is a software engineer with over a decade of experience building mobile applications for clients, including Google, Samsung, and Nexus Studios. Her main interests lie in crafting visual, narrative-based experiences in extended reality. Yolanda likes to take challenges that push the boundaries between virtual content and the real world to create immersive and inspiring interactive experiences.

Game Development Android Java C#UX Development Object-oriented Programming MacOS Visual Studio Development .NET Front-end Android SDK

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Toptal's screening and matching process ensures exceptional talent are matched to your precise needs.

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Testimonials

Tripcents wouldn't exist without Toptal. Toptal Projects enabled us to rapidly develop our foundation with a product manager, lead developer, and senior designer. In just over 60 days we went from concept to Alpha. The speed, knowledge, expertise, and flexibility is second to none. The Toptal team were as part of tripcents as any in-house team member of tripcents. They contributed and took ownership of the development just like everyone else. We will continue to use Toptal. As a startup, they are our secret weapon.

Brantley Pace

CEO & Co-Founder

I am more than pleased with our experience with Toptal. The professional I got to work with was on the phone with me within a couple of hours. I knew after discussing my project with him that he was the candidate I wanted. I hired him immediately and he wasted no time in getting to my project, even going the extra mile by adding some great design elements that enhanced our overall look.

Paul Fenley

Director

The developers I was paired with were incredible -- smart, driven, and responsive. It used to be hard to find quality engineers and consultants. Now it isn't.

Ryan Rockefeller

CEO

Toptal understood our project needs immediately. We were matched with an exceptional freelancer from Argentina who, from Day 1, immersed himself in our industry, blended seamlessly with our team, understood our vision, and produced top-notch results. Toptal makes connecting with superior developers and programmers very easy.

Jason Kulik

Co-Founder

As a small company with limited resources we can't afford to make expensive mistakes. Toptal provided us with an experienced programmer who was able to hit the ground running and begin contributing immediately. It has been a great experience and one we'd repeat again in a heartbeat.

Stuart Pocknee

Principal

How to Hire Game Developers through Toptal

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A Toptal director of engineering will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right video game developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new video game developer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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Access a vast pool of skilled developers in our talent network and hire the top 3% within just 48 hours.

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FAQs

How are Toptal video game developers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our video game developers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 100,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with engineering experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.
Can I hire game developers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a game developer within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal game developers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your game developer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.
What type of talent does Toptal have?
Our platform hosts a very diverse range of skill sets, experiences, and backgrounds. Our freelancers range from software engineers, user experience designers, project management experts, and product managers to finance experts who have worked at leading companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more.

Our software developers are game app developers, game designers and mobile game developers who are highly skilled in programming languages for mobile game development, virtual reality app development, mobile games and 3D games.
What other services does Toptal provide?
Besides our talent matching services, we also provide web and application development services like a development company. Through our Toptal Projects team, we assemble cross-functional teams of senior project managers, web developers, app developers, user interface designers, and other technical skills. Our team members follow a well-defined development process to build a fully functional solution.

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All of our talent are seasoned experts who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.
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Scale as Needed
Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.
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We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.
Flexible Engagements
Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.
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Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.