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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Software Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

When working on game engines, the developer will also act as a liaison to game client developers when designing the communication layer between the client and game engine. This position requires a ...

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

Director, DevOps

Mesa, AZ ยท On-site

$52.25 - $71.75/hr

Champion chaos engineering, game days, and disaster recovery testing in coordination with Cloud Engineering to validate resilience of hybrid systems. Security & Compliance * Partner with Information ...

Director, DevOps

Mesa, AZ ยท Hybrid

$52.25 - $71.75/hr

Champion chaos engineering, game days, and disaster recovery testing in coordination with Cloud Engineering to validate resilience of hybrid systems. Security & Compliance * Partner with Information ...

We're passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our ... The Senior Web Analytics Developer will lead implementation of analytics tools, oversee tag ...

We're passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our ... The Senior Web Analytics Developer will lead implementation of analytics tools, oversee tag ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Arizona is $131,149.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Gameplay Developer vs Game Designer?

AspectGameplay DeveloperGame Designer
Primary FocusImplementing gameplay mechanics, coding, scriptingConceptualizing game features, designing user experience
Required SkillsProgramming, scripting, technical problem-solvingCreativity, storytelling, game mechanics design
Work EnvironmentGame development teams, programming studiosDesign studios, creative teams, collaborative environments
Common ToolsUnity, Unreal Engine, C++, scripting languagesDesign software, storyboarding tools, game design documentation

While both roles are essential in game development, a Gameplay Developer focuses on coding and implementing gameplay features, whereas a Game Designer concentrates on creating game concepts and mechanics. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and collaboration within game development teams.

What job categories do people searching Gameplay Developer jobs in Arizona look for? The top searched job categories for Gameplay Developer jobs in Arizona are:
What cities in Arizona are hiring for Gameplay Developer jobs? Cities in Arizona with the most Gameplay Developer job openings:
Infographic showing various Gameplay Developer job openings in Arizona as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,149 per year, or $63.1 per hour.
Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

TW Group LLC

Phoenix, AZ โ€ข On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

We are actively recruiting for a Software Engineer II within the Interactive Game Engine Development team. Qualified candidates will be responsible for developing game engines and game clients for the Interactive department. The developers participate in all aspects of development, including gathering requirements, design, development, documentation, deployment and maintenance. They are essential for rolling out modern technologies used in the latest games. When working on game engines, the developer will also act as a liaison to game client developers when designing the communication layer between the client and game engine. This position requires a strong work ethic and the ability to self-start, self-regulate workloads, and work well in a group dynamic or independently. Duties involve developing and maintaining common game features. Diagnose and recommend optimizations for games to improve performance at scale and memory management. Develop tools, frameworks and common libraries to improve the game development process.?
Responsibilities:
  • Gathering requirements, design, development, documentation, deployment and maintenance
  • Act as a liaison to game client developers when designing the communication layer between the client and game engine
  • Developing and maintaining common game features
  • Diagnose and recommend optimizations for games to improve performance at scale and memory management
  • Develop tools, frameworks and common libraries to improve the game development process
  • Test the software modules using either automated or manual tests
  • Develop and maintain features and modules using company's coding standards while applying design principles and patterns
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of software development experience
  • 3 years of .NET CORE development experience
  • Excellent knowledge of C#
  • Experience with Javascript
  • Advanced object-oriented design knowledge
  • Familiarity with common design patterns

?Preferred Experience with:
  • NodeJS
  • Typescript
  • Web based architecture
  • Scrum agile project management
  • Linux deployments
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