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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 ...

Brad

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 ...

Prisms VR

$90K - $105K/yr

Our Mission Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming K12 STEM education through experiential real-world problem-solving powered by the next ...

Honda Center

Director, Broadcasting

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... game and post-game shows, and other related programming. The incumbent serves as the primary ... Education - Bachelor's Degree Experience Required - 8-10 Years This position is on-site. RL 2026 ...

Odyssey

VP, Engineering

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$250 - $420/hr

... care, education, gaming, defense, and beyond. Odyssey's founders previously pioneered the most ... Build and scale the engineering group, across multiple teams and locations * Partner closely with ...

Anaheim Ducks

Director, Broadcasting

Anaheim, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

... game and post-game shows, and other related programming. The incumbent serves as the primary ... Education - Bachelor's Degree Experience Required - 8-10 Years This position is on-site. RL 2026 ...

Chipton Ross

Software Engineer2

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$136.80/hr

Proficiency in C# programming language for Unity game development. * Strong understanding of Unity ... REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Game Development, Computer Science, or a related field is ...

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How much do educational game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 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 as an educational game developer?

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 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,050 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Developer Educator

PlanetScale

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$130K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

PlanetScale is growing rapidly and reinventing the database space. Our database platform offers developers the fastest and most reliable Postgres and Vitess+MySQL databases, enabling businesses to efficiently handle data and workloads of all scales.
We also take DX seriously. Our platform enables developers with deep performance insights, AI integration, powerful cluster management, and schema migration tooling.
Our customers trust us with what is often their most precious digital asset: their data. The stakes couldn't be higher. We're looking for a Developer Educator who is excited about bringing database education to new heights, creating unique and engaging content, helping customers, and building the PlanetScale engineering community at conferences, events, and online.
The job
  • Create technical content to help customers and engineers at-large learn how Postgres, MySQL, Vitess, Neki, and the PlanetScale ecosystem works
  • Speak at conferences and events, representing PlanetScale in the database and engineering community
  • Create and refine product documentation
  • Host livestreams and webinars to engage with and educate our community
  • Your role may contain between 20-50% travel to connect with developers at events worldwide
The ideal candidate
  • Teaches complex technical concepts in accessible ways
  • Loves learning about and explaining full-stack application development, databases, and compute infrastructure
  • Is a natural communicator who can adapt your message for different audiences
  • Thrives in community settings and enjoy building relationships with developers
  • Has excellent writing skills and can produce content that engineers actually want to read
  • Is self-motivated and can manage multiple projects independently
  • Enjoys experimenting with new ideas to further the education and marketing mission on PlanetScale
What you will need
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering, solution architecture, technical education, or developer relations
  • Strong understanding of relational databases (Postgres or MySQL)
  • Proven ability to create technical content (samples of blog posts, tutorials, documentation, or speaking engagements)
  • Experience speaking at conferences or hosting technical presentations and events
  • Willingness to travel between 20-50% of the time
What else will help you be successful
  • Experience with Vitess or other distributed database technologies
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and database scaling challenges
  • Previous experience at a database or infrastructure company
Why PlanetScale
We're redefining how high-growth companies manage data at scale. 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 powers world-class apps used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. PlanetScale's hiring philosophy is centered around building small teams of p99 individuals.
At PlanetScale we believe in supporting people to do their best work. We strive to build an environment where people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are a candidate or an employee.
Total Compensation and Pay Transparency
An employee's total compensation consists of base salary + variable comp where appropriate + benefits + equity. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any further questions when we engage with you to begin the interview process.
Base salary range: $130,000 - $200,000 USD

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