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Gameplay Developer Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

YO AI Labs

Game Developer - Remote

Toronto, ON · Remote

Game Developer Job Type: Contract Location: Remote Job Summary: Our customer's team is seeking a ... This role goes beyond gameplay--you'll work on graphics systems, rendering pipelines, and low-level ...

Big Viking Games

VP of Engineering & AI

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

Elevate DevOps and SRE maturity including build pipelines, deployment automation, observability, and infrastructure-as-code for live games * Collaborate with data and analytics teams on game ...

Big Viking Games

VP of Engineering & AI

Toronto, ON · On-site

Elevate DevOps and SRE maturity including build pipelines, deployment automation, observability, and infrastructure-as-code for live games * Collaborate with data and analytics teams on game ...

Velan Studios

Gameplay Animator (Senior+/Lead)

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

You will be actively collaborating with artists, engineers and designers to develop amazing gameplay feel. And your passion for bringing characters to life should only be matched by your love of ...

Tripledot Studios

Lead Game Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site

Clipwire Games is one of Canada's top grossing mobile game developers, and the creator of Monopoly: Bingo!, TPIR: Bingo! and Bingo Story. Founded in Toronto over 10 years ago, we've had tremendous ...

Parallelz

Growth & Partnerships Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

Run discovery, qualification, and partnership conversations with mobile game developers and publishers, managing the full pre-deal lifecycle from first touch through signed partner and onboarding ...

Parallelz

Growth & Partnerships Manager

Toronto, ON

Run discovery, qualification, and partnership conversations with mobile game developers and publishers, managing the full pre-deal lifecycle from first touch through signed partner and onboarding ...

Puzzle Cats

AI Product Engineer, Games

Toronto, ON · On-site

You'll own features end-to-end, from gameplay systems and backend infrastructure to analytics ... Review code and maintain high engineering standards, including AI-generated code Must-Haves

Pala Interactive

Senior Web Developer

Toronto, ON · On-site

Boyd Interactive offers a full spectrum of games, including casino, bingo, and poker, across all ... TheSenior Frontend Developer / Senior Web Developerwill have primary responsibility for designing ...

Pala Interactive

Senior Web Developer

Toronto, ON

Boyd Interactive offers a full spectrum of games, including casino, bingo, and poker, across all ... TheSenior Frontend Developer / Senior Web Developerwill have primary responsibility for designing ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Toronto, ON is $106,623.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,392.00 and $134,561.00 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 Toronto, ON 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 $106,623 per year, or $51.3 per hour.

Game Developer (Gacha Role-Playing Games)

Tier 9 Game Studios

Toronto, ON

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

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Please note: We will only contact you through our email domain @tier9studios.com - please report any emails you receive from any other domain.

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Role: Game Developer / Software Engineer (Gacha Role-Playing Games)

Location: Toronto, ON, M5C 1P1

Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About Us: Tier 9 Game Studios is a fast-paced mobile games company focused on creating industry-changing mobile role-playing games. Our live-service game is Auto Battles Online but we're actively developing a new game called Auto Battles World, an ambitious Gacha Idle RPG with a 2D open world. We're on the lookout for a seasoned and talented Game Developer to join our team and help us build exciting new features and content.

Role Overview: As a Game Developer at Tier 9 Game Studios, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing game mechanics, features, and systems. The nature of your job is highly technical but at times you might assist in other areas of development as well.

Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership over assigned work from start to finish.
  • Designing and implementing new systems to achieve project goals.
  • Learning and working with existing systems.
  • Ensuring that code meets quality and performance standards for release.
  • Identifying and addressing issues or areas of improvement proactively
  • Supporting and helping teammates when necessary.
  • Actively adopting new technologies and processes - even when the transition is a bit uncomfortable

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in C# and/or Java with a commitment to software engineering principles and code quality. OOP expertise is a must and ECS experience is a bonus, as part of our new game is built with this architecture pattern!
  • Experience as a player of online role-playing games (Maplestory, Idleon, Runescape, Path of Exile, World of Warcraft, AFK Arena, Hero Wars, Idle Heroes. etc.)
  • Experience in Unity or other similar game engine.
  • Experience with A.I. coding, including the use of Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and other top tools.
  • Ability to rapidly prototype and polish to high standards.
  • Great communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Strong debugging, optimization, and testing skills.
  • Proactive and independently motivated.
  • Time flexibility for fixing urgent issues in production, although we try to avoid this where possible.
  • Positive attitude and passion for creating great mobile games!

Benefits:

  • We don't require native fluency in English, only a level of proficiency sufficient for engineering and game design discussions. We're willing to accommodate for this!
  • Collaborative and creative work environment. We operate closely together and treat everyone with respect.
  • Opportunity for career advancement and skill development. We prioritize staying on the cutting edge of emerging technologies in order to constantly expand our own capabilities.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and paramedical benefits. This includes massage therapists, physiotherapists, counsellors and more!
  • Regular team meals and outings plus an abundance of in-office snacks, on the house!
  • Extremely fun and engaging work. See your completed features being enjoyed by players within weeks or even days!

If you have a passion for online role-playing games and the expertise to create captivating worlds, we want to hear from you! Join us in crafting games that leave a lasting impression on players and re-define the genre.

Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and include links to past projects if applicable.

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