Video Game Developer

If you like designing and coding video games, creating engaging gameplay experiences, and collaborating with artists and designers this role is for you.

A Video Game Developer designs and codes video games, creating engaging gameplay experiences through programming and creative collaboration. Key skills include game programming, 3D modeling, and graphics design.

Skills you’ll need: Video Game Development, Software Engineering, C and C++, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Game Design, Problem Solving, Augmented Reality

$172,928 median salary2,596 jobs available¹

Video Game Developer

If you like designing and coding video games, creating engaging gameplay experiences, and collaborating with artists and designers this role is for you.

A Video Game Developer designs and codes video games, creating engaging gameplay experiences through programming and creative collaboration. Key skills include game programming, 3D modeling, and graphics design.

Skills you’ll need: Video Game Development, Software Engineering, C and C++, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Game Design, Problem Solving, Augmented Reality

$172,928 median salary2,596 jobs available¹

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¹ Median salary, job opening, and degree data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) All other job roles (10/1/2024 - 10/1/2025)