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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Menlo Innovations LLC

Salesforce Developer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

... games * Implementing Menlo Software Factory key practices, such as Co-Location, Paired Programming ... Expert Within Earshot, Collective Code Ownership, Test-First Programming, Unit Tests Run ...

Stardock

Senior Graphics Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$100K/yr

Stardock released the first DirectX 12 game as well as the first game to support both DirectX 12 and Vulkan. We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Graphics Engineer to work on our next ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Michigan is $123,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,200.00 and $129,900.00 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 Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 14% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,886 per year, or $59.6 per hour.

Senior Software Developer

Mount Clemens, MI • On-site

eyeWyre Software Studios
Software Development • 11 - 50 employees
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$51 - $67.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 18 hours ago

Job description

Company Description
eyeWyre Software Studios provides software solutions and consulting services for mobile, desktop, and web platforms. eyeWyre specializes in delivering on-time and on-budget solutions that provide a rich and intuitive user experience.
We specialize in mobile development for business, games, and everything in between. Our Michigan-based experienced engineers take pride in on-time, high quality, and attention to detail solutions that cross many industries and focus areas including manufacturing, retail, industrial, financial, healthcare, education, developer tools, analytics, big data, and games. We have 2d/3d artists on staff, so that we can provide complete solutions to clients.
eyeWyre is plugged into the leading edge of technology and is passionate about technical design and user experience. Focusing on solutions that improve business workflow, implement entrepreneurial ideas, and utilize new technologies and platforms, we have the business and technical experience and proven track records to deliver creative solutions.
Job Description
Join a company where you will want to come to work, enjoy the people you work with, and have the ability to work on fun and challenging projects in a flexible and comfortable work environment.
eyeWyre Software Studios is seeking a seasoned senior software engineer to help implement apps and systems that touch the lives of millions of users world-wide. As a developer you will work closely with other skilled developers and designers using modern technologies and tools.
What to Expect: The successful candidate can look forward to working with a dynamic growing company in a casual and fun environment with an opportunity to make an impact at various levels and disciplines of the business.
Other Requirements:
  • Work onsite in our Mount Clemens, MI office
  • Must be legal to work in the US
  • Experience in working as a member of a small development team and acting as a development lead mentoring junior engineers
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Exceptional analytical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Good organizational and problem solving skills
  • Good team player who is self motivated and well organized
  • Established portfolio of work and/or code samples
  • Continuous, self learner of new and advancing technologies

Desired but not Required:
  • Experience with Unity 3d
  • Experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript, AngularJS
  • Experience with databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, noSQL
  • B.S. in Computer Science is nice but not required. Talent, passion and experience is more important

Qualifications
Technical Skills Needed:
  • 8+ years experience in professional application and systems development
  • Experience in delivering high quality, well designed and well implemented systems delivering robust, high-availability, performant systems
  • Experience in software architecture and design
  • Experience in user interface and user experience design and development
  • Extensive use of several modern languages including Scala, Swift, Java, C# and C++
  • Experience with iOS development and Xcode
  • Experience with Android development
  • Experience with web frameworks such as Node.js and Play Framework
  • Expert knowledge of both object-oriented design and functional design patterns, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
  • Experience with Unix based operating systems

Additional Information
Benefits:
  • Fun and relaxed work environment
  • Competitive pay based on performance
  • BCBS - medical, dental, vision

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Successful applicants will be asked to show proof that they can legally work in the US. eyeWyre does not currently offer employment-based visa sponsorship.
No recruiters or staffing firms, please.

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