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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Engineering and Product Seniority: Senior/Lead TL/DR: We are looking to add a highly skilled and ... Free video games! Every Rivalry employee gets a monthly stipend. * + more!

Engineering and Product Seniority: Senior/Lead TL/DR: We are looking to add a highly skilled and ... Free video games! Every Rivalry employee gets a monthly stipend. * + more!

Engineering and Product Seniority: Senior/Lead TL/DR: We are looking to add a highly skilled and ... Free video games! Every Rivalry employee gets a monthly stipend. * + more!

The founders and staff come from the gaming and esports scene and are now working their way into ... To do that we are eager to add a highly skilled DevOps / SRE Engineer Engineer to our incredible ...

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The founders and staff come from the gaming and esports scene and are now working their way into ... To do that we are eager to add a highly skilled DevOps / SRE Engineer Engineer to our incredible ...

The founders and staff come from the gaming and esports scene and are now working their way into ... To do that we are eager to add a highly skilled DevOps / SRE Engineer Engineer to our incredible ...

\n \n \n \n \n Senior Java Developer required for a Cybersecurity organisation in Dublin, working alongside a talented team building out a product that they see as an industry game changer. \n \n \n ...

Clipwire Games is one of Canada's top grossing mobile game developers, and the creator of Monopoly: Bingo!, TPIR: Bingo! and Bingo Story. Founded in Toronto over 10 years ago, we've had tremendous ...

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Software Developer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$97K - CA$100K/yr

... on game-changing work. Be part of an incredibly smart and talented team on a mission to get the ... About the Role We are seeking a versatile and results-oriented Software Developer with expertise in ...

We're still a team that Pair Programs often, holds regular standups and plays games together ... Pair Programming over Tuple, providing support to team members * Prototyping concepts as a part of ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Ontario is $111,724.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $141,000.00 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.

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Infographic showing various Gameplay Developer job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Temporary. Highlights an 62% In-person, 13% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,724 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

Animation Tools Programmer (All Levels)

Rockstar Games

Oakville, ON

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Animation Tools Programmer. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our game development teams, across all animation disciplines, and help drive our animation tools technology forward to support the creation of all of Rockstar Games projects. 

The Animation Tools Programmer role will involve developing and maintaining animation related tools and pipelines for our advanced animation systems for large scale games. We're looking for someone with the skills to iterate with our animation and rigging teams to implement the very best tools for character, camera and facial animation.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's unique game development studio in Oakville, ON.

WHAT WE DO
  • The Rockstar Games Tools Team create and maintain software tools that are used by all game development disciplines to support the creation of all Rockstar Games projects.
  • These software tools range from digital content exporters, a data processing asset pipeline to game, CI/CD automation systems and UI editors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work within the Tools team on all animation related technology, mainly focused on animation exporters, editors and pipelines.
  • Implement tasks to specification defined by the Lead Tools programmers.
REQUIREMENTS
  • A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.
  • Experience with C++ and/or C#.
  • Strong math skills.
  • Strong team communication skills.
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.
PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Experience with MotionBuilder and/or Maya.
  • Experience working with animators and riggers.
  • Games industry experience working on AAA titles.
HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar's reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

** For those based in Toronto, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants and employees as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar, and consistent with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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