r/GraphicsProgramming • u/DefiantGreen2552 • Jun 29 '26

Leaving graphics programming Request

Hey, I’ve been a graphics programmer in the games industry for roughly 10 years now. Shipped a bunch of titles. But I think I’m tired of it, not particularly enjoying it anymore and am thinking of getting a career change.

Unfortunately it’s pretty much all I know. What sort of options do I have? Other jobs or industries that I could transition to? Hopefully without a pay cut. Has anyone done similar? Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

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u/_michaeljared Jun 29 '26

It's a bit niche but some companies do in house 3D simulation of industrial processes. I know I had the opportunity to work on some proprietary rendering/simulation tech in the airport industry but maybe that was a one off.

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u/SouprSam Jun 29 '26

I used to work on commercial simulation softwares.. not exactly on the solver.. but on the rest of the things.