Game Developer

Game Developers build interactive games — from large-budget AAA console releases to mobile games to indie titles.

• Gameplay Programmers implement game mechanics; Graphics Programmers build rendering, lighting and shader systems; AI Programmers code enemy behaviour and decision systems; Tools Programmers build the internal pipelines that artists and designers use; Networking Programmers handle multiplayer infrastructure.
• Build interactive games using Unity, Unreal Engine or proprietary engines.
• Specialise into gameplay programming, graphics, AI, networking, tools or audio.
• Work across console, PC, mobile and emerging VR/AR platforms.
• Build for Rockstar Games, Codemasters, Sumo Digital, Creative Assembly and indie studios.

UK salary ranges

UK Game Developer pay scales sharply with seniority and studio tier. Junior Gameplay Programmers at major UK studios start at £28,000–£38,000. Senior Programmers at to...