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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Daybreak Games

QA Analyst

Austin, TX · On-site

This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2. The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Unity Developer

San Antonio, TX

$55.30K - $126K/yr

Experience with Unity development through coursework, capstone projects, game jams, or personal projects * Experience with C# and object-oriented programming principles * Experience building ...

SonSoft

JAVA DEVELOPER WITH Gaming EXP

Austin, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $65.50/hr

Java Developer With Gaming Exp SonSoft, Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. SonSoft Inc is growing at a steady pace specializing in the ...

Cymertek

Software Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

... Game Developer, Data Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Software Engineering ...

Cymertek

Software Engineer

San Antonio, TX

... Game Developer, Data Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired)Bachelor's DegreeDEGREE (Focus)Computer Science, Software Engineering ...

Aspyr Media

Head of Production

Austin, TX · On-site

Aspyr is a leading game publisher and developer, bringing the world's biggest franchises and bold new projects to players everywhere. Since 1996, we've published over 200 games and our team is ...

Cymertek

Software Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

... Game Developer, Data Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Software Engineering ...

Zynga

Senior Product Manager - Hit It Rich

Austin, TX · On-site

$125.40K - $165.50K/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

Sr DevOps Engineer - Wizard of Oz Slots

Austin, TX · On-site

$108.90K - $161.16K/yr

Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of ... Zynga is looking for a server-side engineer in the Austin, Chicago, Bay Area, or Toronto areas, and ...

Zynga

Sr DevOps Engineer - Wizard of Oz Slots

Austin, TX · On-site

$108.90K - $161.16K/yr

Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of ... Zynga is looking for a server-side engineer in the Austin, Chicago, Bay Area, or Toronto areas, and ...

Sonsoft Inc

.Net Programmer with WebServices

Plano, TX

$123.50K - $136.90K/yr

Company Description Sonsoft , Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of ...

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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.
Senior Technical Product Manager - ML & Analytics

Senior Technical Product Manager - ML & Analytics

Zynga

Austin, TX • On-site

$125.40K - $165.50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for its engaging gaming experiences. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager for their Platform Machine Learning team to drive product vision and strategy, collaborating with various teams to enhance user experiences through automation tools and data-driven solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Establish the product vision and strategy that will help improve operations and performance across our business.
• Partner with executive, game, marketing, and analytics teams to understand user needs and establish success criteria with clearly measurable objectives and key results to deliver a great end-user experience.
• Collaborate with a high-performing group of Engineers, Data Scientists, and Analysts acting as the voice of the business to shape the development and delivery of AI solutions.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the impact of products on business outcomes
• Impact the end-to-end product lifecycle of features spanning multiple areas.
• Collaborate to solve novel problems introduced by the constantly evolving and increasingly challenging gaming ecosystem.
• Be or become a guide in data science strategies and technologies, including key vendors in the space, pros and cons of opposing approaches, and trade-offs involved with different strategies.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or Business.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a product management role.
• Prior experience in working with Game and/or Marketing teams or building DS solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with prioritizing projects, collecting requirements, crafting product specifications, and carrying features from conceptualization to deployment.
• Good knowledge of agile software development methodologies and software development life cycle.
• Experience with metrics-driven decision-making.
• A track record for high performance and team/project leadership.
• Hard-working, performance-driven self-starter and team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Company:
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 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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