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VIDEO GAMES, E-SPORTS & GAMING

Video Game Programmer

Implement game mechanics and systems using Unity and Unreal Engine to deliver immersive gaming experiences on time and within budget.

28 000 – 70 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Positive
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Positive
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
28 000 – 35 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
35 000 – 50 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
50 000 – 70 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès à ce métier se fait souvent via un diplôme universitaire, des bootcamps spécialisés ou des stages en entreprise.

La constitution d'un portfolio de projets personnels ou de contributions à des jeux est fortement recommandée.

Training — Belgium

Le métier de programmeur de jeux vidéo nécessite généralement un bachelier en informatique ou en ingénierie logicielle avec une spécialisation en développement de jeux.

Les formations incluent l'apprentissage des langages de programmation, des moteurs de jeux et des mathématiques appliquées au graphisme et à la physique.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi pour les programmeurs de jeux vidéo en Belgique est modéré avec une demande stable.

  • Les studios de jeux vidéo, les entreprises de développement logiciel et les agences multimédia recrutent régulièrement.
  • Le télétravail est possible mais pas toujours généralisé.

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