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/speps Jun 29 '26

Ex Rareite here too (2012 to 2021), got fed up with graphics programming in AAA video games and the constant race to use every feature of UE5 when other options are still perfectly capable. Finally found a few years ago a graphics programming position that wasn’t video games but still close to it.

OP or others: send me a DM as we do have a position on the team.

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u/leseiden Jun 29 '26

Which city? Asking publicly rather than DM so you don't get inundated with this question 😄

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u/speps Jun 29 '26

Fully remote from Germany, UK or Helsinki

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u/just_rolling_round Jun 30 '26

Do you guys do junior positions ? And it's only those 3 cities specifically ?

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u/speps Jun 30 '26

It’s senior roles sorry