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Founding Game Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$182K/yr

Pebble - Founding Game Designer About us We're second-time founders and former Google and Synthesia ... We're assembling a core team of engineers, artists and educators to build the interface between AI ...

PlanetScale

Developer Educator

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$130K - $200K/yr

We work with some of the most exciting brands in gaming, consumer tech, and B2B SaaS. As a Developer Educator, you'll be at the core of educating our customers to effectively use the platform that ...

PlanetScale

Developer Educator

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$130K - $200K/yr

We work with some of the most exciting brands in gaming, consumer tech, and B2B SaaS. As a Developer Educator, you'll be at the core of educating our customers to effectively use the platform that ...

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PHP Developer

San Francisco, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

... gaming, or education experience would be a plus sdsdd Salary Range: $100,000-120,000 plus full benefits and 401k Keywords: Software developer, software development, PHP, LAMP, Linux, Apache, MySQL ...

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How much do educational game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for educational game developer in California is $107,050.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,400.00 and $122,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Educational Game Developer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Educational Game Developer, you need a strong grasp of instructional design, game development, and programming languages such as C# or Python, often supported by a degree in computer science, education, or related fields. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal, experience with e-learning platforms, and relevant certifications such as Unity Certified Developer are commonly required. Creativity, collaboration skills, and a passion for educational outcomes help candidates excel in this position. These skills are essential to effectively design engaging, interactive experiences that support learning objectives and meet both technical and pedagogical standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Educational Game Developer?

As an Educational Game Developer, your daily tasks often include collaborating with educators and subject matter experts to translate curriculum objectives into interactive game elements, designing and coding gameplay mechanics, and testing educational games for usability and effectiveness. You may also review user feedback, troubleshoot bugs, and iterate on features to improve both educational value and engagement. Working in multidisciplinary teams with artists, instructional designers, and project managers is common in this role. Your workday is typically a blend of creative problem-solving, programming, and teamwork aimed at delivering high-quality learning experiences.

What does an Educational Game Developer do?

An Educational Game Developer designs and creates interactive games that teach specific concepts or skills. They blend instructional design with game mechanics to make learning engaging and effective. Their work involves programming, graphic design, storytelling, and collaboration with educators. The goal is to create games that are both fun and educational, catering to various age groups and learning objectives.

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Infographic showing various Educational Game Developer job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,050 per year, or $51.5 per hour.
Senior Level Designer

Senior Level Designer

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, CA • Remote

$100K - $154K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Job Posting Title:

Senior Level Designer

Req ID:

10154487

Job Description:

Disney Digital Entertainment

Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for a Senior Level Designerto join us on an ambitious and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb game development skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, 20th Century, Star Wars and Marvel properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity! We are building an experienced development team that will help create groundbreaking game experiences that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer looking to create something epic - collaborating with a robust group of developers focusing on individual experiences to create a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly "Disney".

This is a remote opportunity and will report to the Lead Level Designer

What You Will Do:

  • Be a hands-on developer in the creation of content for several interactive games and experiences based on Disney's robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, 20th Century, Marvel and Star Wars.
  • Create game content using Unreal Engine, UEFN (Unreal Editor For Fortnite) and scripting in Verse in both the development and live service environments.
  • Collaborate with environment artists to design and build compelling gameplay spaces for players.
  • Design, implement, and iterate on gameplay setups including puzzles, combat, and more.
  • Write, update, and maintain detailed level design documentation.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship for other Level Designers.

Basic Skills and Qualifications:

  • 5 years of game development experience, including at least one shipped game in a similar role.
  • Developed content using Unreal Engine and/or UEFN and adept in the use of C++, Blueprints and/or the Verse Scripting language.
  • Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things.
  • Have a special appreciation of Disney's IP, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics.
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative.
  • Have a strong sense of what makes a fun and compelling experience for game systems.
  • Have expertise at working with 3D game engines and understanding the strengths and limitations in regards to level design.
  • Able to communicate effectively with other teams and groups.
  • Understand best standards and practices of level design within a variety of different game styles.
  • Have a desire to come up with new and engaging experiences that encourages players to work together.

Education:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Game Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this remote position is $100,100 to $154,300 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Games

Job Posting Primary Business:

Regional (NA - Games)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Games-Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Company size

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Headquarters location

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