Video Game Developer

Main mission

Builds the mechanics, engines, and worlds of games.

5 key responsibilities

• Develop game mechanics, systems, and tools.
• Optimize performance: framerate, memory, loading.
• Collaborate with game designers and artists on the experience.
• Integrate physics, game AI, multiplayer networking.
• Iterate through playtests until the right feel is achieved.

Key skills

Unity/Unreal, C#/C++, 3D mathematics, optimization, gameplay sense.

What's expected

A smooth and fun game: technology serving the experience.

Career paths

Lead Programmer, Engine Engineer, Studio Technical Director.