Video Game Programmers
Computer programmers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for computer games.
Duties May Include
Write computer programs or software packages by coding instructions into machine-readable form
Test, debug, document, and implement computer programs or software packages
Maintain existing computer programs by making minor changes as required
Act as a resource person, solving computer problems for users
Examples of Titles
Computer Programmer
Multimedia Programmer
Software Developer
Software Development Programmer
Software Programmer
Where They Work
Video game programmers generally work in cities. Sometimes they will work from their homes but most time they work in an office environment.
Many new media companies use open air concepts for their offices.
Hours
Video game programmers will often work longer hours than 9-5 Monday to Friday. Approaching deadline and release dates for the video games they are producing will increase the hours which they work.
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