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Zynga

Senior Product Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on the Internet. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software. Founded in 2007, the ...

Aspyr

Engineering Manager - Infrastructure

Austin, TX · On-site

Aspyr is a leading game publisher and developer dedicated to crafting high-quality games. They are seeking an Engineering Manager - Infrastructure to lead and mentor a team focused on CI/CD pipeline ...

playstudios

Game Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1

$148K/yr

Work with software engineers to test and verify game math model simulations using statistical methods * Analyze metrics and user feedback to derive insights and adjust game designs accordingly

playstudios

Lead Game Designer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

Work with software engineers to test and verify game math model simulations using statistical methods * Analyze metrics and user feedback to derive insights and adjust game designs accordingly

Zynga

Principal Software Developer - Payments

Austin, TX · On-site

$133K - $180K/yr

Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of ... We're looking for outstanding engineers with a passion for technology and the desire to work in a ...

Zynga

Executive Producer

Austin, TX · On-site

Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on the Internet. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software. Founded in 2007, the ...

Hasbro

Social Media Content Creator (Contract)

Austin, TX · On-site

$58/hr

We also believe that game studios should empower top developers and challenge them with ambitious projects that are shaped by a strong, clearly communicated creative vision. What You'll Do: * Develop ...

Zynga

Principal Software Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

$119K - $169K/yr

Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of ... S. in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering, or other quantitative field (or equivalent ...

Aspyr Media, Inc.

Head of Production

Austin, TX

Working collaboratively with internal departments and external partners, this role will oversee the identification, selection, negotiation, and ongoing management of external game developers and ...

Cloud Imperium Games

Community Manager

Austin, TX

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, 1,000+ employees, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA ...

Magnus Technology Solutions

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DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team! You will design and develop solutions to complex ... We have helped so far hundreds of businesses in the software, gaming, hospitality, energy ...

Cloud Imperium Games

Community Manager

Bee Cave, TX · On-site

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, 1,000+ employees, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA ...

Zynga

Director of Product

Austin, TX · On-site

$231K - $241K/yr

Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on the Internet. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software. Founded in 2007, the ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Austin, TX is $134,043.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,900.00 and $141,700.00 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 Austin, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,043 per year, or $64.4 per hour.
Senior Product Manager

Senior Product Manager

Zynga

Austin, TX • On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for its diverse portfolio of games. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead a team in developing new game features, driving results, and enhancing business performance through analytics and experimentation.
Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of cross functional developers to take features and initiatives from concept to launch. Report on feature performance and share learnings with the team as well as externally across the studio.
• Apply a hypothesis-based analytical approach and conduct experimentation. Develop expertise in core and domain specific metrics.
• Maintain focus on business goals and objectives while leading feature teams. Advocate for your team, your customers, and the business.
• Deliver detailed reporting on active experiments and game performance, distilling key observations into clear action plans that drive results.
• Work in a highly iterative and collaborative live game environment.
• Continuously strive to improve the business by playing the game, prioritizing feedback, and proactively pitching solutions and ideas.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of experience in product management in live free-to-play video games.
• Ability to deconstruct competing feature sets and understand the market landscape.
• Able to propose efficient, goal focused features.
• Communicate effectively in large or small group settings and to senior management.
• Write and maintain product specifications.
• Adept at filtering and prioritizing large amounts of qualitative and quantitative feedback into digestible insights for the team.
• Enjoy sharing meaningful takeaways that help other PMs and team members grow.
• Passion for games and crafting fun, compelling and exciting user experiences.
• Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
Preferred:
• Experience in casual and dice games preferred.
Company:
Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on the Internet. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software. 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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