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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Panasonic

MTS IV, Software Engineer - IaaS

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$116K - $194K/yr

... movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a ... Work closely with DevOps team to review and guide CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141K - $172K/yr

Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet and changing the game? We have an opportunity for an outstandingly hardworking design verification engineer! As a member of our wide ...

Nvidia

Senior ASIC Timing Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · Hybrid

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than ... We are now looking for a motivated ASIC Timing Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. If ...

Leidos

Substation Physical Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$104K - $133K/yr

... game to every opportunity Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work ... Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT). * Professional Engineer License (PE). * Project Management ...

Varsity Tutors

Computer Programming Tutor

Portland, OR · Remote

$40/hr

Emphasizes logical thinking and systematic debugging skills and connects programming to web development, data science, game design, and automation applications. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

Leidos

Substation Physical Engineer

Portland, OR

$104K - $133K/yr

... game to every opportunity Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work ... Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT). * Professional Engineer License (PE). * Project Management ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141K - $172K/yr

Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet and changing the game? We have an opportunity for an outstandingly hardworking design verification engineer! As a member of our wide ...

Self Enhancement

SUN SUPPORT - PART TIME

Clackamas, OR

$16 - $20/hr

PRIMARY Job responsibilities * Assist in the coordination of after school programming activities ... Adhere to and ensure rules and regulations are followed for all game room and gym activities ...

Leidos

Senior Substation Physical Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$110K - $152K/yr

... game to every opportunity Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work ... Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT). * Professional Engineer License (PE). * Project Management ...

Engineering for Kids

STEM teacher

Portland, OR · On-site

$15 - $22/hr

Engineering For Kids Portland Metro offers education programs introducing STEM education to ... and video game design. We work onsite at schools and community centers all over the Beaverton ...

Leidos

Senior Substation Physical Engineer

Portland, OR

$110K - $152K/yr

... game to every opportunity Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work ... Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT). * Professional Engineer License (PE). * Project Management ...

TSMC

Senior Equipment Engineer

Camas, WA

$156K - $172K/yr

Responsible for working closely with Manufacturing, module engineers, and technicians to improve ... Onsite amenities include a fitness center, a game room, on-site physical therapist, and a ...

TSMC

Senior Equipment Engineer

Camas, WA · On-site

$156K - $172K/yr

Responsible for working closely with Manufacturing, module engineers, and technicians to improve ... Onsite amenities include a fitness center, a game room, on-site physical therapist, and a ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Portland, OR is $143,414.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,800.00 and $151,700.00 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 Portland, OR as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,414 per year, or $68.9 per hour.
MTS IV, Software Engineer - IaaS

MTS IV, Software Engineer - IaaS

Panasonic

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$116K - $194K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Overview
Who We Are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that's here to stay! With our company's history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.
Responsibilities
The Position:
We are seeking a skilled MTS IV - Software Engineer (IaaS) to lead the design and development of critical platform services that power our infrastructure, including node boot and commissioning, OTA software delivery, secure OS lifecycle, and storage/networking integrations. As a technical lead, you will own engineering design decisions, author and review technical documentation, and drive engineering excellence across a distributed microservices ecosystem.
Development & Architecture
  • Lead engineering design for microservices powering IaaS platform components
  • Author and maintain high-quality technical design documents, solution overviews, and interface contracts
  • Design, develop, and maintain resilient microservices using Go or Python frameworks
  • Implement and evolve RESTful APIs and asynchronous messaging interfaces
  • Apply proven microservices patterns such as service discovery, circuit breaker, retry, and API gateway
  • Ensure code quality, modularity, and scalability through strong engineering practices and architectural guidance

DevOps & Infrastructure
  • Work closely with DevOps team to review and guide CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes
  • Deploy and manage services on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
  • Ensure system reliability, performance, and security

Collaboration & Leadership
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA engineers
  • Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize deployment and infrastructure
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Quality & Testing
  • Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and contract testing
  • Perform load testing and performance optimization
  • Debug and troubleshoot distributed systems issues
  • Ensure code quality through automated testing and code review processes

The salary range of $116,000 - $194,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
Qualifications
What we're looking for:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Advanced degree is preferred
  • 10-15 years of relevant software engineering experience with at least 3+ years as a technical lead or architect
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex technical design efforts and owning end-to-end delivery
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and design reviews
  • Ability to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 5% of the time

OS & Kernel
  • Linux administration and internals (systemd, boot process, kernel tuning)
  • Custom kernel config or module work (esp. for embedded or hybrid hardware)
  • Kernel/user-space interface debugging: strace, perf, dmesg, lsof, sysctl

Hardware Provisioning
  • PXE boot, iPXE, DHCP, TFTP
  • Bootstrapping nodes with tools like Tinkerbell, Foreman, MAAS
  • UEFI/BIOS, RAID, BMC (IPMI/Redfish)

OS & Image Management
  • Immutable OS builds (CoreOS, Talos, custom Yocto or Buildroot)
  • Disk imaging and pre-configured OS deployment pipelines
  • Secure boot, disk encryption (LUKS), TPM provisioning

Programming Skills
  • Proficiency in Go for systems-level services; Python for automation or API development
  • Strong software design skills with fluency in object-oriented and functional programming
  • Familiarity with interface versioning, API pagination, error models, and performance optimization
  • Strong background in writing and reviewing design docs, architecture proposals, and technical specifications

Containerization & Orchestration
  • Expertise in Docker container design, security, and lifecycle
  • Preferred: Experience with Kubernetes or K3s in bare-metal or hybrid environments

Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We Offer:
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
  • Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
  • Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
  • 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
  • Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington's Family and Medical Leave program and Washington's Paid Sick Leave program.
  • Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.
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