Gameplay Engineer

Blueprint

Gameplay Engineer designing and developing gameplay content for a creator-focused platform. Collaborating with teams to showcase platform capabilities through engaging examples.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41 - $46 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement polished gameplay content that demonstrates platform capabilities and new features
Create example projects such as mini‑games, custom gameplay scenarios, and interactive environments to showcase best practices
Develop and maintain scripts, configuration files, and content definitions to support custom gameplay systems
Translate complex technical or platform requirements into clear, working gameplay examples
Contribute to technical documentation, tutorials, and internal guidance that support external creators
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to validate and refine gameplay experiences
Analyze gameplay behavior and technical performance to ensure quality, stability, and usability
Follow iterative and agile development processes, adapting quickly to evolving requirements
Ensure code, content, and tools meet quality, security, and compliance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
2–4 years of professional or equivalent hands‑on experience in game or gameplay development
Demonstrated experience building game content, mods, add‑ons, or extensions for moddable game platforms
Strong scripting experience (TypeScript or JavaScript preferred), particularly in gameplay or content systems
Hands‑on experience with gameplay logic, entity/item definitions, configuration files, and scripting APIs
Experience designing, developing, and delivering projects from concept through completion
Familiarity with iterative and agile development methodologies
Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, functional gameplay solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account
401k program
Competitive PTO offerings
Parental Leave
Opportunities for professional growth and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

gameplay developmentscriptingTypeScriptJavaScriptgame content creationconfiguration filesgameplay logicscripting APIsiterative developmentagile development

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in computer engineering