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Game programmer
Level
7
Master's level
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Digital
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Program reliable and efficient software.
What you'd do
Implement complex gameplay features and game systems
Write high-performance, optimised code for game platforms
Debug, profile, and resolve technical issues in game builds
Collaborate with designers and artists on feature implementation
Conduct and participate in code reviews
Work within agile development processes and sprint cycles
Contribute to technical design documents and architecture decisions
What you'd learn
Advanced programming in C++ or other game-relevant languages
Game engine architecture and systems programming
Real-time graphics programming and rendering pipelines
Physics simulation, AI, and gameplay systems development
Performance optimisation and profiling techniques
Software engineering practices including version control and code review
Mathematics for games - linear algebra, vectors, and transforms
Ready to look for a place?
See live Game programmer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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