Crystal Dynamics

​Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, top of class game development studio located just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, CA. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Crystal Dynamics is owned by the Embracer Group. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the massively successful Tomb Raider franchise, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects. Team work makes the dream work, and at Crystal Dynamics diverse perspectives, equal voices, and inclusive philosophies create the best teams who make the best games. Diversity leads to productivity, tolerance, and a welcoming spirit as part of the Crystal Dynamics family. Inclusivity breaks down barriers of all kinds to ensure all people can take joy in their work, have pride for being heard, and take comfort in being respected. We prize all perspectives so that we can be our best selves and the best game developers at a company beloved for our games as well as our culture of creativity. To all who wish to enter this place and continue evolving Crystal Dynamics to be its best self, we say welcome. For more details on Crystal Dynamics, visit our company page, www.crystald.com, our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crystal-Dynamics/8277214270 , or our Twitter, @crystaldynamics. ***Please be advised: we are aware of scammers impersonating us. All legitimate communication will come from an official Crystal Dynamics email address. If you have any concerns about the validity of a message from our staff, you can email crystalrecruiting@crystald.com.***

Computer Games Redwood City, United States Founded 1992 ~273 employees

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Employees
273
0% in the 3 months to Feb 2025
Revenue / employee
$26.1K
Revenue ~$7.1M
12-month attrition
6.9%
Tech: 4.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Crystal Dynamics went from 257 employees in Mar 2023 to 273 in Feb 2025. Sep 2024 to Feb 2025: 5 people joined, 4 left.

Headcount data through Feb 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other159
Design40
Engineering37
Operations14
HR8
Marketing5
Finance4
Sales3

Salaries at Crystal Dynamics

All salaries

5 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Design2
Engineering2
Operations2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

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Crystal Dynamics FAQ

How many employees does Crystal Dynamics have?

Crystal Dynamics has about 273 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Feb 2025.

Does Crystal Dynamics sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Crystal Dynamics filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Crystal Dynamics's revenue per employee?

Crystal Dynamics makes about $26K in revenue per employee, based on $7.12M annual revenue and 273 employees.

How much does Crystal Dynamics pay?

6figr has 5 salary profiles for Crystal Dynamics in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Crystal Dynamics salaries page. See Crystal Dynamics salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.