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thatgamecompany

Gameplay Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$105K - $133K/yr

Gameplay Engineer Remote US & Canada We're looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the ...

teamLFG

Senior Game Engineer - Graphics

$160K - $240K/yr

As a Senior Game Engineer - Graphics on teamLFG, you will work closely with artists, designers and ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

The Walt Disney Company

Level Designer

Glendale, CA · Remote

$91K - $140K/yr

Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer ... This is a remote opportunity and will report to the Lead Level Designer. What You Will Do: * Be a ...

Tripwire Interactive

General Application

We're an independent video game developer and publisher, known for first-person shooters like Red ... With our Remote Work policy, we are able to remain fully productive regardless of what the world ...

Games For Love

Esports Streamer

Lynnwood, WA · Remote

... remote * Massive networking opportunities with 500+ members of our community * Level up your skills * Make a big impact in the world * Have lots of fun partnering with passionate game developers

Games For Love

Esports Streamer

Lynnwood, WA · On-site +1

... remote * Massive networking opportunities with 500+ members of our community * Level up your skills * Make a big impact in the world * Have lots of fun partnering with passionate game developers

teamLFG

Game Engineering Director

$255K - $383K/yr

Experience managing an organization of 20+ engineers on AAA game engineering teams * Experience ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

The Walt Disney Company

Systems Designer

Glendale, CA · Remote

$91K - $140K/yr

Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer ... This is a remote opportunity and reports to our Lead System Designer. What You Will Do: * Be a ...

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How much do remote educational game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote educational game developer in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Educational Game Developer vs Remote Game Designer?

AspectRemote Educational Game DeveloperRemote Game Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Game Design, Education, or related field; programming skillsBachelor's in Game Design, Graphic Design, or related field; creative skills
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative teams, educational institutions or edtech companiesRemote, creative teams, gaming companies or studios
Employer & Industry UsageEdtech companies, educational publishers, nonprofitsGaming studios, entertainment companies, independent developers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve game development, Remote Educational Game Developers focus on creating games that promote learning and educational outcomes, often working closely with educators. Remote Game Designers concentrate on the overall game concept, mechanics, and user experience, primarily within entertainment or commercial gaming industries. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Remote Educational Game Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.
Gameplay Engineer

Gameplay Engineer

thatgamecompany

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

$105K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Gameplay Engineer

Remote US & Canada

We’re looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the demands of this complex product, while presenting an interface to the user which exemplifies the elegance that TGC is known for.

What You’ll Do Here:

  • Limited time events (seasons) with unique and fun gameplay

  • Quests and other daily activities that drive user retention

  • Social experiences that make every moment better with others

  • Design, write, debug and refine networked gameplay systems and features

  • Iterate quickly in response to testing feedback and iterations

  • Provide technical insight and ideas regarding game design

  • Work closely with designers and back-end engineers on both real-time and asynchronous features

Must Haves: 

  • 3-5+ years of relevant programming experience in the game industry

  • Excellent 3D Vector Math Skills

  • Knowledge and usage of a 3D art tool such as Maya

  • Experience building gameplay systems/building blocks for designers to author content

  • Careful attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and solve problems presented by the team

  • Responds well to feedback, criticism and iterative design and/or continual improvement of our technology and games

  • Be fluent in C, C++ or C# and object-oriented programming

  • Have experience with scripting languages and multiple data formats (LUA, JSON etc)

  • Have MMO experience

Nice to Haves: 

  • Python programming

  • Backend languages such as Go, Erlang and/or PL/SQL

  • Systems managing persistent account data

  • Synchronous multiplayer features

  • Live service multiplayer online games

  • Mobile games

We look forward to meeting you!

Perks:

• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break

• Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.

• Pet Insurance for those who need it too.

• Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members

• Pre-tax wellness stipend

• Pre-tax work from home stipend

• Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match

• Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discount portal for everyday goods and services

• Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together

• Support for personal professional development


Please note: Include your portfolio link, if any. If not, please state what features you've worked on in that particular project. We also do require to take a gameplay test. Thank you!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The salary range for this position is $105,000 USD to $133,000 USD annually, with the
opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and
the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision,
401k, and paid time off.

Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area

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