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Educational Game Developer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer ... Education & Training * Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement ...

Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer ... Education & Training * Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement ...

Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer ... Education & Training * Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement ...

STEM teacher

Portland, OR · On-site

$15 - $22/hr

Engineering For Kids Portland Metro offers education programs introducing STEM education to ... and video game design. We work onsite at schools and community centers all over the Beaverton ...

Principal, Software Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$140K - $188K/yr

Are you game? WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH The Activity Apps team builds and operates Nike Run Club (NRC ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education ...

$167K - $209K/yr

Foster a fun and engaging team culture--keep our tradition of daily standup games alive, where ... skills, education, experience, etc. Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a ...

... gaming, user experience, platform architecture, and related technologies. * Partner with R&D, ... Education & Awareness * Educate and train internal stakeholders (e.g., product, engineering ...

Senior Application Security Engineer

OR · Remote

$58.75 - $78.50/hr

Our tools help people create communities, play video games, access financial services, make ... Experience working as a software developer. * Deep knowledge of Ethereum (and other blockchains ...

Party Host/PNO Team Member

Happy Valley, OR · On-site

$11.50 - $15.50/hr

... gym games and more.They incorporate nutrition education with themed activities providing a high ... Maintains cleanliness and order of activities and programming in order to ensure safety * Promotes ...

Kids PNO Team Member

Portland, OR · On-site

$12.50 - $16/hr

... gym games and more. They incorporate nutrition education with themed activities providing a high ... Maintains cleanliness and order of activities and programming in order to ensure safety * Promotes ...

Kids PNO Team Member

Beaverton, OR

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

... gym games and more.They incorporate nutrition education with themed activities providing a high ... Maintains cleanliness and order of activities and programming in order to ensure safety * Promotes ...

$129K - $175K/yr

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of ... and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms ...

$129K - $175K/yr

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of ... and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms ...

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How much do educational game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for educational game developer in Oregon is $114,684.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,200.00 and $131,100.00 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 Oregon as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 9% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,684 per year, or $55.1 per hour.
Software Engineer

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Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. 

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.  CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Responsibilities

The Contractor shall manage and execute the technical activities required to design, develop, integrate, test, and field applications and cloud computing resources to meet the USCG TDL Owner's deployment timelines and goals. These activities include:

  • Develop and maintain Application Program Interfaces (APls) required for USCG information systems to pull data from CG-OWL.
  • Customize CG-OWL User Interfaces for USCG use.
  • Gather CG-OWL user feedback, assess validity, and present to Effort POC to collaboratively add and prioritize features to the Product Roadmap / Backlog.
  • Conduct Operational and User Acceptance Testing.
  • Report performance metrics to USCG once per month, including any planned or unplanned downtimes and a summary of actions to address the downtime, and future mitigating factors.
  • Address all defects found in the MLMS system, or inform third parties (e.g., Moodle, Learning Locker, Rustici, Cloud One) of any defects found.
  • Update existing Sys/App Admin process guides from the USAF and USCG required to maintain the CG-OWL.
  • Identify gaps in Sys/App Admin process guides required to maintain the CG-OWL.
  • Assist Training Course owners upload course material.
  • Coordinate with Tier 1 and Tier 2 help desk to understand areas of friction for end-users.
  • Provide Tier 3 assistance for issues escalated through service desk process and critical issues; Tiered 3 support is defined by advanced support requiring investigation on a code level.
  • Keep process guides updated for System Administrators in accordance with the latest process or software release.
  • Defects will be reported in a central USCG SharePoint system, and will include all available information, as well as contact information of defect reporter.
  • Utilize the primary USCG ticketing system, currently CGFixIT (BMC Remedy), to properly document and respond to all incidents, problems, service requests, and maintenance IAW applicable USCG process guides, policies, and procedures.
Required Experience/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field 
  • At least five years' revelant experience
  • Possess IAT Level II certification
  • Knowledge of AWS, Linux, Python, PHP, and MongoDB
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
  • Active Secret clearance
Benefits Overview

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise.  Our benefit package includes:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Education & Training
  • Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity.  We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

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