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Educational Game Developer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Nike

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Our unique team brings together people from VFX, games, visualization, and more to transform the ... Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training. * 7+ years' experience ...

Pipeworks Studios

Level Designer

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$109K/yr

As part of a co-development team, the designer will collaborate closely with developers at ... Place, configure, and tune enemies, NPCs, gameplay objects, and environmental elements to support ...

Pipeworks, Inc.

Level Designer

Eugene, OR · On-site

$70 - $92/hr

As part of a co-development team, the designer will collaborate closely with developers at ... Place, configure, and tune enemies, NPCs, gameplay objects, and environmental elements to support ...

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Pipeworks Studios

Level Designer

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$70K - $92K/yr

As part of a co-development team, the designer will collaborate closely with developers at ... Place, configure, and tune enemies, NPCs, gameplay objects, and environmental elements to support ...

Pipeworks Studios

Level Designer

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$70K - $92K/yr

As part of a co-development team, the designer will collaborate closely with developers at ... Place, configure, and tune enemies, NPCs, gameplay objects, and environmental elements to support ...

Engineering for Kids

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 ...

Under Armour, Inc.

Professional, FEA Engineering

Portland, OR · On-site

$87K - $116K/yr

... game-changing athletic footwear and component concepts prior to physical prototyping. The ... Education and/or Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related ...

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Under Armour

Professional, FEA Engineering

Portland, OR · On-site

$87K - $116K/yr

... game-changing athletic footwear and component concepts prior to physical prototyping. The ... Education and/or Experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$184K - $324K/yr

Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually ... educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$184K - $324K/yr

Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually ... educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$184K - $324K/yr

Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually ... educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for ...

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How much do educational game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Educational Game Developer job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Part Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $114,684 per year, or $55.1 per hour.

Technical Designer II - Social Systems

Pipeworks Studios

Eugene, OR • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Pipeworks Studios is seeking a skilled Technical Designer II to join a large-scale multiplayer experience with deep social and community-driven systems. You'll help design, implement, and refine features that connect players-such as matchmaking, parties, and progression loops-while collaborating closely with both Pipeworks and partner teams. 
This is a highly collaborative role where you'll bridge design and engineering to bring robust social systems to life in a live, evolving environment. 
This is a full-time temporary role with extension or conversion to full-time regular employment possible after 6 months.  
Our studio is based in Eugene, Oregon. This role can work fully remote, hybrid, or in-office.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, design, and implement engaging social systems that promote player connection and long-term engagement. 
  • Build and iterate on system logic, scripting, and data setups within proprietary tools and technology. 
  • Collaborate with engineering to define requirements, debug issues, and maintain tool and content stability. 
  • Partner with UX and design leads to ensure consistent standards for matchmaking, progression, and player-to-player interactions. 
  • Tune gameplay and social loops to balance usability, reward, and engagement. 
  • Participate in playtests and integrate feedback from partner and internal teams. 
  • Create and maintain clear, actionable documentation for features, systems, and tools. 
  • Contribute to workflow and tooling improvements supporting the broader design team. 
  • Communicate clearly across disciplines and time zones to align technical and creative goals. 
Must Haves
  • C++ proficiency; comfortable completing a basic coding test. 
  • Professional experience as a systems or technical designer on a multiplayer or live-service title. 
  • Design experience with player-facing social systems such as friends, parties, matchmaking, and shared progression to enable the design and creation of sustainable social systems with long-term player engagement in mind. 
  • Technical experience writing text-based scripts to manage game systems (scripting in a Lua, Python, or similar language). 
  • Excellent cross-discipline communication skills, especially with engineering and UX. 
  • Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools (e.g., Perforce, Jira, Confluence). 

Nice-To-Have Skills
  • Experience developing or tuning live-service systems, events, or seasonal content. 
  • Exposure to analytics or telemetry workflows for player engagement and community health. 
  • Experience supporting or extending proprietary tools and pipelines. 
  • Hey Background in game engineering or scripting-heavy design roles. 
Education & Experience
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience in game or technical design. 
  • At least one shipped title in a technical design capacity where they acted as a lead or principal for a feature, system, or tool  
  • Experience collaborating on live or multiplayer projects preferred. 
  • Comfortable working within embedded partner teams and proprietary toolsets. 
A Flexible Working Environment
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401K with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 20 Paid Company Holidays
  • Relocation
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Club Discounts
  • Sports Team Sponsorship
  • Annual Company Events
  • Project Wrap Parties
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.

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