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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Graphics Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$135K - $167K/yr

Stay up to date on game programming practices, be receptive to feedback from teammates and leads, and mentor more junior engineers. * Serve as a people leader as it relates to management of projects ...

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.

Route Technician

Nashville, TN · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

... programming machines for proper operation. Previous amusements, arcade, video game, coin operated redemption or route experience is preferred but not required. We will train the right candidate that ...

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Route Technician

Nashville, TN · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

... programming machines for proper operation. Previous amusements, arcade, video game, coin operated redemption or route experience is preferred but not required. We will train the right candidate that ...

... game. We're technology-led We invest in the best iGaming developers, design teams and infrastructure around the world to deliver progressive, constantly evolving technological solutions that help to ...

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Gameplay Developer information

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 Tennessee as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Remote job distribution.
Graphics Engineer

Graphics Engineer

Iron Galaxy Studios

Nashville, TN • On-site

$135K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Iron Galaxy Nashville, LLC in Nashville, TN seeks Graphics Engineer.
Hybrid position- Telecommuting flexibility, but a requirement to physically be in the Nashville, TN area.
Develop cutting edge graphics features, techniques, and effects on both internal and external projects.
Job duties Include:
  • Graphics Programming - use knowledge of graphics to optimize rendering performance and ensure games can run on different rendering hardware.
  • Work effectively in cross disciplinary teams and collaborate on implementing features.
  • Stay up to date on game programming practices, be receptive to feedback from teammates and leads, and mentor more junior engineers.
  • Serve as a people leader as it relates to management of projects when needed.
  • Develop cutting edge rendering features and special effects to support the needs of internal projects and external clients.
  • Support art and design departments with the best technology available to help them realize their visions.
  • Analyze performance and implement optimizations at both a high and low level.
  • Work with multi-disciplinary development team to help set the direction of rendering technology at Iron Galaxy.
  • Use C++
  • Navigating and modify commercial and proprietary C++ game engines.
  • Use of low-level shading language and graphics API.
  • Use modern 3D graphics techniques.
  • Stays up to date with developing trends and novel techniques in real-time rendering.
  • Use of modern hardware rendering pipelines.
  • Use of multiple-rendering engines and graphics hardware.
  • Use high-quality graphics debuggers (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX).
  • Use of modern console hardware.
  • Use of current commercial-scale game engine.

Requires: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science and 2 years of experience in Software Development or related occupation.
Iron Galaxy Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are essential to making quality games. Our teams actively support equal access to career opportunities for all people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, national origin, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who present discrimination complaints to Iron Galaxy management or relevant government agencies. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.