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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Baltimore, MD (NOW HIRING)

Visionist, Inc.

Embedded Developer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$125K - $180K/yr

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  • PTO

Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs ... software - Conduct developer testing and integration testing for all developed software ...

Cymertek

Software Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

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Software Developer LOCATION Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note ... Game Development, ect. ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE General comment on degrees: Most contracts allow ...

Visionist, Inc.

NetDev Developer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$160K - $240K/yr

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  • PTO

Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs ... engineering Linux-based network devices - Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP ...

Belay Technologies

Junior JavaScript Developer

Laurel, MD · On-site

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Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes * Pet adoption program, generous ... We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems ...

Belay Technologies

Junior JavaScript Developer

Laurel, MD · On-site

$70K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes * Pet adoption program, generous ... We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Baltimore, MD is $134,372.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $128,200.00 and $142,100.00 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 Baltimore, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,372 per year, or $64.6 per hour.

Embedded Developer

Visionist, Inc.

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$125K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.
Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for an Embedded Developer on our PRIME contract. Visionist software developers perform reverse engineering and low-level development to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigations/solutions across a wide range of devices and software. This mission is supporting our most recent prime contract award. If you like rewarding work in developing tools for user interaction, then this is the place for you.
For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people-your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation's cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don't just take our word for it-check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out atwww.visionistinc.com.
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Your contributions are...
- Design, develop, debug, and modify embedded software
- Participate in code reviews and work as part of a larger team to develop embedded software products
- Create and maintain documentation on developed software and techniques
- Develop and maintain support software for interfacing with developed embedded software
- Conduct developer testing and integration testing for all developed software
Requirements for your new career...
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
- 5 years of experience in embedded development (3 years with a Master's degree)
- Experience with low-level programming on Windows, Linux, or real-time operating systems (i.e. VxWorks, uC/OS, etc.)
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career
- We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
- Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
- 4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose", 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
- 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
- Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
- Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 - use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
- Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
- Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability
Salary range: $125,000 - $180,000
Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.
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Not a good fit? Check out our other opportunities:https://jobs.jobvite.com/visionist
Next steps: Apply online and one of our recruiters will reach out to you. We have a streamlined process of phone screen with a recruiter, interview with a Visionist team at our HQ in Columbia, MD, and that is all!
Interested in learning more about Visionist and the work we do? Check out our website! https://www.visionistinc.com/what-we-do
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U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.
Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.

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