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Remote Front End Game Developer Jobs in Portland, OR

Autodesk

Maya Software Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$139K - $249K/yr

Demonstrated knowledge of Game and/or Film Production Pipelines * Experience and strong coding ... Comfortable working independently to tackle challenges in a remote working environment.

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Remote Front End Game Developer information

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$45.1K

$117.1K

$164.9K

How much do remote front end game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote front end game developer in Portland, OR is $117,093.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,300.00 and $128,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Front End Game Developer vs Remote Game Designer?

AspectRemote Front End Game DeveloperRemote Game Designer
Primary RoleDevelops the visual and interactive elements of games using programming skillsCreates game concepts, mechanics, and overall design
Required SkillsProficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal)Creative design, storytelling, game mechanics, user experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with developers, artists, and project managers in a tech-focused settingWorks closely with artists, developers, and stakeholders on game concepts
Industry UsageCommon in game development studios, tech companies, freelance projectsUsed in game studios, creative agencies, independent projects

The main difference is that Remote Front End Game Developers focus on coding and implementing visual and interactive elements, while Remote Game Designers concentrate on creating game concepts and mechanics. Both roles often collaborate but require different skill sets and responsibilities.

Remote Front End Game Developer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Remote Front End Game Developer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,093 per year, or $56.3 per hour.

Senior Full-Stack TypeScript Developer (Node.js/APIs/React) (US-Only Contract)

DevelopmentNow

Portland, OR • On-site, Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

About DevelopmentNow

DevelopmentNow is an award-winning creative digital development agency based in Portland, OR. We are currently seeking a Full-Stack TypeScript Developer to work on contract.

We transform businesses through mobile, web, and emerging technology solutions. We have provided digital solutions for a variety of companies, including startups, agency partners, and enterprise Fortune 500 firms. Some of our recent clients include Kelly Services, Microsoft, BBDO, AT&T, Ogilvy, Manheim, Avery Dennison, and Time Warner Cable.

The Position

This is a fully-remote senior contract position. You must physically reside and work in the US. This full-stack role focuses on designing and building robust backend systems and APIs that power modern web applications. You will build scalable services, design clean APIs, and integrate with a variety of internal and third-party systems. You will also contribute to front end React code on occasion.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable web applications by designing, building and maintaining high-performance, reusable, and reliable code
  • Design and build scalable backend services and APIs
  • Model and manage application data, integrations, and service architecture
  • Contribute to frontend features and UI improvements using React and NextJS as part of a full-stack development workflow
  • Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to ship new features across the stack
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, integration issues, and production bugs
  • Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to maintain high engineering standards
  • Contribute to documentation and development workflows using tools like Jira and Confluence
  • Stay current with modern backend patterns, frameworks, and cloud technologies

Required Skills and Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in professional software development
  • Experience with TypeScript and Node.js frameworks such as NestJS
  • Experienced with React or other modern frontend frameworks
  • Experience designing and consuming REST or GraphQL APIs
  • Experience building data models and integrating with databases and third-party services
  • Understanding of web architecture, API design principles, scalable system design, and patterns and best practices
  • Experience using APIs to integrate web applications with server side systems
  • Ability to understand business requirements and translate into technical requirements
  • Passionate about technology and willing to develop expertise
  • Experience using Git, CI/CD workflows, and modern development practices
  • Experience working in collaborative, agile engineering teams

Bonus Experience

  • Experience with Flutter, React Native, or other cross-platform mobile app frameworks
  • Experience with python-based APIs

Why DevelopmentNow?

Be part of our growing company where your contributions and ideas truly matter. We are a tight-knit team of technologists who enjoy solving problems and exploring emerging technology. We are committed to a work/life balance.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We work with community organizations like Epicodus and Girl Develop It to encourage the next generation of Portland technologists.

This position is remote.

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

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