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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

Aspyr Media, Inc.

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 ...

Zynga

Principal Software Developer - FinOps

Austin, TX · On-site

$119K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

Lead DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe ... We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is ...

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

Lead DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$101K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe ... We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is ...

Callaway Golf

Front End Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $119K/yr

... game of golf. Our Mission: To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products ... engineering judgment. * Optimize for Core Web Vitals, page performance, accessibility, and SEO ...

TW Group LLC

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$151K/yr

Position: Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your ... Background in mathematics and/or programming to add complexity to your designs. * Time Traveler:

Mythic Talent

Sales Manager - Cross Realm

Austin, TX · On-site

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  • Dental

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Proactively identify, research, and engage potential clients (game developers, publishers, and non-endemic brands) through outbound sales efforts * Inbound Lead Management: Manage and negotiate ...

SciPlay Games, LLC

Lead Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary We're hiring a Lead Software Engineer for Gold Fish Casino Slots. It's a ... Beyond the game server, you'll also influence our admin tooling stack--a PHP backend with jQuery ...

Mythic Talent

Sales Manager - Cross Realm

Austin, TX · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Proactively identify, research, and engage potential clients (game developers, publishers, and non-endemic brands) through outbound sales efforts * Inbound Lead Management: Manage and negotiate ...

Fliff Inc.

Senior Python Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

We've built a social sports gaming experience that allows users to compete for leaderboard ... Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to ship reliable features on aggressive ...

Mythic Talent

Sales Manager - Cross Realm

Austin, TX · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Proactively identify, research, and engage potential clients (game developers, publishers, and non-endemic brands) through outbound sales efforts * Inbound Lead Management : Manage and negotiate ...

Mythic Talent

Sales Manager - Cross Realm

Austin, TX · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Proactively identify, research, and engage potential clients (game developers, publishers, and non-endemic brands) through outbound sales efforts * Inbound Lead Management: Manage and negotiate ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Austin, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

Dell

Experience Strategy Lead - Gaming

Austin, TX

Our User Interface (UI) Engineering team leads the design and evaluation of technologies that make our innovative, game-changing products as easy to use as possible. We apply a user-centered ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Round Rock, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions.

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,043 per year, or $64.4 per hour.

Director of Product

Zynga

Austin, TX • On-site

$231K - $241K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for its diverse game portfolio. They are seeking a Director of Product to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex products, drive strategy, and provide oversight to product managers while ensuring product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis.
Responsibilities:
• Help multiple global teams manage the end-to-end lifecycle(s) of complex products spanning multiple feature areas.
• Write and consult on specs, overcome design challenges and promote interoperability and scale.
• Drive the overall research strategy, driving the usage of core innovative game technology, and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis.
• Develop deep insights into customer needs and how the roadmap addresses those needs.
• Drive strategy for the team in collaboration with leadership, provide management for CPM team members, and mentorship for PMs throughout the company.
• Provide oversight and guidance for more junior PMs on their projects and be a key stakeholder or owner for initiatives with other teams.
• Coordinate Product Managers across multiple products; set clear/measurable objectives and ensure the team is effectively crafting project plans based on priorities, driving positive business outcomes.
• Deliver vision & strategy, monitor product progression and partner with central publishing teams and/or game teams for delivering initiatives.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years experience in product management in consumer products
• Ability to build wire-frames, product specifications and white papers
• Experience with managing dynamic applications and multivariate testing
• Able to lead, motivate, and develop a team, including those who do not directly report to you
• Exceptional data analysis and problem solving skills. SQL querying abilities is a strong plus
• Strong project management skills and the ability to present work to the executive team
• A passion for games, creating fun and compelling user experiences
• Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals, and give insight on industry and competitor trends
• Experience in working with and coordinating large-scale projects with central teams
Preferred:
• Experience in consumer mobile or game development experience
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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