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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA (NOW HIRING)

YinzCam Inc.

AR/VR Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Using extensive knowledge of Unity3d game engine, C#, and Java programming language to develop experience for multiple platforms, screens, form factors, and densities * Participating in full feature ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Pittsburgh, PA · 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.

YinzCam Inc.

Gameday Operations Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$67K - $91K/yr

Creating and running all of our gameday runbooks for NFL games, NHL games, NBA games, MLS matches ... Documenting incidents into JIRA, so that developers can work to address them, and ensuring that ...

cosm

Field Operations Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

Summary: As a Broadcast Field Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for executing ... set and game days. * Fifty percent Travel required mainly during fall winter sports seasons.

cosm

Field Operations Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Summary: As a Broadcast Field Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for executing ... set and game days. * Fifty percent Travel required mainly during fall winter sports seasons.

cosm

Field Operations Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Summary: As a Broadcast Field Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for executing ... set and game days. * Fifty percent Travel required mainly during fall winter sports seasons.

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Pittsburgh, PA is $131,286.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,200.00 and $138,800.00 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.

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Infographic showing various Gameplay Developer job openings in Pittsburgh, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,286 per year, or $63.1 per hour.

AR/VR Developer

YinzCam Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Description
ABOUT YINZCAM
YinzCam is a tech leader in sports, developing mobile apps, Connected TV apps, and analytics solutions for sports teams, leagues, events, and venues worldwide. With over 180 professional sports clients and more than 100 million app installs globally, we are dedicated to developing technology to connect fans with the live events they love, year-round, 24/7. Our IPTV product has elevated venues like Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and Allegiant Stadium.
Note: This role is fully on-site in our Pittsburgh Office. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
THE ROLE
YinzCam, Inc. is seeking an AR Developer in Pittsburgh, PA to create new augmented reality experiences for professional sports teams/stadiums by analyzing user needs and software requirements and applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
  • Consulting with clients and/or internal business representatives to determine client needs with regard to application performance, then developing software in accordance with required specifications and application needs
  • Integrating AR experiences with existing application for both Android and iOS platforms
  • Experimenting with the latest AR technologies to develop prototypes for demonstration to customers
  • Using extensive knowledge of Unity3d game engine, C#, and Java programming language to develop experience for multiple platforms, screens, form factors, and densities
  • Participating in full feature life cycle including concept, design, build, test, and deploy
  • Identifying and correcting problems uncovered during testing and quality assurance processes to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
  • Using System version control systems like Git to write and maintain software
  • Utilizing outside APIs and build tools to speed up the development process.
  • Creating UX flows of products that explain the user journey in the experience.

THE REQUIREMENTS
  • Must have a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Entertainment Technology or Computer Science
  • 3+ years of experience developing applications using Unity or Unreal Engine
  • 3+ years of experience with various aspects of game design and development (3D, UI, gameplay, sound, physics, rendering, etc.)
  • 3+ years of professional experience with programming languages such as Java or C#
  • 3+ years of experience with developing AR features for either Android or IOS mobile platforms
  • 3+ years of experience with computer Vision/Image processing with OpenGL/OpenCV, PhotoShop, or other 3rd party libraries.
  • Knowledge of 3D modeling custom assets
  • Understanding texturing of 3D models and have ability to customize existing textures and 3D models based on customizations provided by the client.

THE BENEFITS
  • Paid time off every year
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Full medical, dental and vision health insurance
  • Paid gym membership in LA Fitness
  • Paid Coursera plan to take 10,000+ courses around the world
  • Beverages and snacks
  • Paid parking near the office
  • Building products for well-known sports teams

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