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Rockstar Games

Senior Web Programmer

Oakville, ON

Rockstar Games is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Web Programmer with a focus on the "back of the frontend" to join our online development team. This role will involve a deep ...

Acceldata

Field Engineering Co-Op

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$20 - CA$30/hr

Shadow and contribute to field-engineering solutions and architecture reviews. * Dive into ... Games Rooms * Designated bicycle room * Drinks and snacks $20 - $30 an hour Acceldata is an equal ...

Acceldata

Sales Engineering Co-Op

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$20 - CA$30/hr

Summary As a Sales Engineer Co-op at Acceldata Inc, you will work closely with our sales ... Games Rooms * Designated bicycle room * Drinks and snacks $20 - $30 an hour The hourly rate offered ...

Getinge

Territory Manager, LS

Mississauga, ON

... game changers. Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it. With a passion for life ... Successfully work in a team environment with Field Service Technicians, Engineers, Product Managers ...

Milton Matial Arts World

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After School Program and Operations Coordinator

Milton, ON · On-site

CA$19 - CA$20/hr

Plan and lead structured, fun, and educational programs (arts, crafts, games, sports, homework ... Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate programming * Excellent communication ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Ancaster, ON is $103,812.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,405.00 and $131,015.00 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.

What cities near Ancaster, ON are hiring for Gameplay Developer jobs?

Cities near Ancaster, ON with the most Gameplay Developer job openings:

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Infographic showing various Gameplay Developer job openings in Ancaster, ON as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,812 per year, or $49.9 per hour.

Animation Tools Programmer (All Levels)

Rockstar Games

Oakville, ON • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 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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