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Gameplay Engineer

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Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
job summary:

Join the team empowering the next generation of this AAA Studios creators. As a Gameplay Engineer, you will build the sample worlds, mini-games, and add-ons that serve as the official reference for developers worldwide, using new APIs and features before they hit the public market.

location: Telecommute

job type: Contract

salary: $39.47 - 49.47 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

  • Design and develop polished game content, including mini-games and starter kits, to showcase platform capabilities.
  • Write clean, well-documented TypeScript scripts and JSON definitions for behavior and resource packs.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype and provide feedback on pre-release creator tools and APIs.
  • Maintain and update existing samples to ensure they function seamlessly against the latest Minecraft preview builds.

qualifications:

  • 2-4 years of experience in gameplay engineering or game content development.

Proven expertise in scripting (TypeScript/JavaScript) and working with JSON-based game definitions.

Hands-on experience building mods, add-ons, or extensions for moddable game platforms

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Salary : $39 - $49

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