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: Research, Version Control, Communication, Scripting, Virtual Reality, Algorithms, Self-Motivation, Augmented Reality

$168,832 median salary1,874 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: Research, Version Control, Communication, Scripting, Virtual Reality, Algorithms, Self-Motivation, Augmented Reality

$168,832 median salary1,874 jobs available¹

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¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (2/1/2024 - 2/1/2025)