ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Remote Educational Game Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Playground Labs

Game Director - Remote

$150K/yr

Game Directors who have experience launching titles, managing remote teams and external parties ... education, relevant certifications, skills, and geographic location.

TW Group LLC

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$154K/yr

Position: Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your ... Background in mathematics and/or programming to add complexity to your designs. * Time Traveler:

TW Group LLC

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$151K/yr

Position: Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your ... Background in mathematics and/or programming to add complexity to your designs. * Time Traveler:

TW Group LLC

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1

$148K/yr

Position: Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your ... Background in mathematics and/or programming to add complexity to your designs. * Time Traveler:

TW Group LLC

Slot Game Designer - Remote

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$152K/yr

Position: Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your ... Background in mathematics and/or programming to add complexity to your designs. * Time Traveler:

ARRISE

Game Designer

$158K/yr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... With a remote team of product experts, we're tapping into American talent to drive the next ...

ARRISE

Game Designer

$154K/yr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... With a remote team of product experts, we're tapping into American talent to drive the next ...

Prisms VR

Unity Engineer (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

OUR MISSION Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming K12 STEM education through experiential real-world problem-solving powered by the next ...

Mavik Labs LLC

Golang Developer Web3 Experiance

Dover, DE · On-site +1

$120K - $156K/yr

About Mavik Labs: Mavik Labs is revolutionizing the intersection of education, gaming, and ... Enjoy remote work options and a flexible schedule, allowing you to work from anywhere. If you're ...

SpinPlay Games

Game Designer

$158K/yr

... by game artists, animators and developers in a collaborative small team environment ... of education and experience. • Required to have 5+ years experience specifically in slot game ...

2K

Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$108K - $161K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who we are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... The position is for an existing vacancy. #LI-Remote #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid

Prisms VR

Sound Designer (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$21 - $25.50/hr

OUR MISSION Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming K12 STEM education through experiential real-world problem-solving powered by the next ...

31st Union

Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$108K - $161K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who we are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... The position is for an existing vacancy. #LI-Remote #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All Jobsremote JobsTechnology JobsGame JobsGame Developer JobsRemote Educational Game Developer Jobs

Remote Educational Game Developer information

See salary details

$32.5K

$108.5K

$180K

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

As of Aug 22, 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.

More about Remote Educational Game Developer jobs

What cities are hiring for Remote Educational Game Developer jobs?

Cities with the most Remote Educational Game Developer job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Educational Game Developer jobs?

The most popular types of Educational Game Developer jobs are:

What states have the most Remote Educational Game Developer jobs?

States with the most job openings for Remote Educational Game Developer jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Remote Educational Game Developer jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Remote Educational Game Developer jobs are:

Remote Educational Game Developer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Remote Educational Game Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Skydance

OR • Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of franchise-driven interactive entertainment. As part of a global storytelling company defined by iconic worlds and multigenerational fandom, we see gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come to life and evolve alongside the audiences who love them.
Through creativity, collaboration, and trust, we empower our teams to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.
Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players? Come build something extraordinary with us.  
 
For more information on how we process your personal information, please review the Privacy policy located at https://privacy.paramount.com/recruitment-privacy-notice.
 
---
 
 

Skydance is looking for a Senior Gameplay AI Engineer skilled in working with creative teams to build key NPC gameplay features and frameworks. 

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of core gameplay AI systems
  • Drive technical direction for NPC gameplay systems and AI frameworks
  • Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship
  • Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and technical design challenges across gameplay systems.
  • Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance across cross-functional gameplay initiative
  • Help establish engineering standards and improve team-wide AI development workflows
Requirements/Qualifications
  • 7+ years of professional gameplay/AI engineering experience
  • Proven experience owning large gameplay or AI systems in a production environment.
  • Experience architecting and implementing AI simulation systems and features from scratch using a combination of C++, Blueprints, and other tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry standard gameplay AI simulation systems, techniques and frameworks (e.g, Behavior Trees, FSMs, Utility AI)
  • Demonstrated collaboration with designers, artists, and audio developers to iterate on and refine key AI behaviors and system tunings.
  • Ability to take ownership of major systems, maintain development schedules, and drive major implementation tasks.
  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, using and understanding the different gameplay AI authoring tools, modifying and creating custom tech to extend the base engine feature sets.
  • Experience with animation techniques driving AI characters (e.g, Animation Blueprints, Montages, Control Rig, MotionMatching)
  • Self-motivated and self-directing, willing to pitch in areas of development beyond direct responsibilities.
  • A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel.
  • Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices – helping them stay on track and true to the overall vision of the game.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $150,000 – $180,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. 
 
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description. 
 
#Games #LI-hybrid #Remote

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation is a diversified media company creating high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive/games, and animation divisions.
 
 
Recruitment Fraud Alert
It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official “@skydance.com” email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at https://skydance.com/report-suspected-fraud/.