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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Colorado is $129,439.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,400.00 and $135,700.00 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 jobs can a gameplay developer do?

A gameplay developer can work on designing, programming, and implementing game mechanics, features, and systems for video games. They often collaborate with artists, designers, and testers, and may specialize in areas such as AI, physics, or user interface development using tools like Unity or Unreal Engine.

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Infographic showing various Gameplay Developer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,439 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

Project Manager for Educational Games

Starfall Education Foundation

Boulder, CO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Company Description
Starfall Education Foundation began in 2002 as an enterprise to create an on-line environment where children have fun learning. It is now used throughout the world with over a billion completed activities each year. Starfall Education Foundation became a member supported non-profit organization in 2015. We create free and low-cost experiences whereby children can successfully learn through exploration. On the Starfall website and in Starfall classrooms, children have fun while learning in an environment of collaboration, wonderment, and play. We teach through positive reinforcement to ensure children become confident, intrinsically motivated, and successful. Learn more at Starfall.com
Job Description
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in the production of interactive games that teach and motivate young children?
Starfall is looking for a project manager with producer-developer experience who will oversee a major project to convert our existing Adobe Flash based interactive games into HTML5 so they can be
played on mobile devices.
The Project Manager will coordinate the preparation of game assets with our internal staff and directly manage an external group of 10 independent contractors from around the world.
Qualifications
The Project Manager must have:
  • A successful history of proven leadership and management abilities,
  • The ability to clearly communicate requirements and instructions between staff and contractors,
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and passion for this project, and
  • Producer-Director experience and skills related to on-line game development, art and production.
    Location: San Diego, Ca. Telecommute Possibility.

Additional Information
Salary: Although we are a non-profit we offer a very competitive salary with excellent benefits.
We request a letter of introduction explaining how your background fits this position.