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Bethesda

Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$80K - $175K/yr

Work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to iterate on gameplay features and ensure a great player experience * Develop and own full aspects of the game experience * Collaborate ...

De Circle

Animation Engineer - EmptyVessel

Austin, TX · On-site +1

Empty Vessel is an emerging game development studio focusing on immersive gaming experiences. With ... We are seeking 1-2 mid-level Animation Engineers with exceptional Unreal Engine 5 expertise to join ...

Zynga

Sr DevOps Engineer - Wizard of Oz Slots

Austin, TX · On-site

$128.90K - $165.50K/yr

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for its diverse game portfolio. The Sr DevOps Engineer will design, architect, and support back-end services, develop new technologies ...

Zynga

Principal Game Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$153.60K/yr

Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on the Internet. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, USA, with a team of 1001 ...

Zynga

Principal Game Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$153.60K/yr

Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on the Internet. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, USA, with a team of 1001 ...

SciPlay

Associate Gameplay Analyst

Austin, TX

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their ...

SciPlay

Director, Gameplay Analytics

Austin, TX

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their ...

SciPlay

Manager, Gameplay Analytics

Austin, TX · On-site

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their ...

Marencor

Senior XR/Unity Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

Senior XR/Unity Developer Location: Austin TX || Onsite Interview: Virtual Senior XR/Unity ... Master's degree in computer science, Game Development, or a related field. * Experience with ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$217K - $246K/yr

Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...

Batbox

Gameplay Ambassador

Dallas, TX · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Ready to work where every shift feels like game day? Batbox is reinventing the social sports ... You dont have to be an engineer, but you should be comfortable around technology - understanding ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Texas is $125,122.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,300.00 and $131,200.00 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 Texas as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $125,122 per year, or $60.2 per hour.
Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer

Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer

Bethesda

Dallas, TX • On-site

$80K - $175K/yr

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Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Come join Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America’s best cities.

With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry we’d love to hear from you!

We will consider candidates for any of our four Bethesda Game Studios office locations: Rockville, MD; Montreal, Quebec; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios

As Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer, you will…

  • Collaborate on the implementation of new gameplay features: player and characters’ behaviors, combat and powers mechanics, player movement systems, user interface, etc.
  • Work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to iterate on gameplay features and ensure a great player experience
  • Develop and own full aspects of the game experience
  • Collaborate with other members of the programmers’ team to build sustainable and maintainable technologies and optimized code on all platforms
Qualifications

What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

  • You have 3+ years of experience as a Gameplay Programmer
  • You are proficient with C++ and object-oriented programming
  • You have demonstrable experience of networking game features and awareness of the
    complexities of networked gameplay (replication of state, behaviors, client/server breakdown of features and game systems)
  • You have development experience on current gen game consoles
  • You have the ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
  • You possess strong communication and organizational skills
  • You work well under pressure and can handle multiple tasks
  • You have a passion for making GREAT games
  • You have experience playing Bethesda Game Studios games
Salary Range

Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,000 - $175,000 per year.

ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.

This position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.

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