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Graphics Programmer

Render pixels, worlds, and visual effects

$100,000 – $180,000/yr

Write rendering engines, shaders, and GPU code for games and visual applications.

Highlights

Common tasks

Write shaders, optimize GPU pipelines, and implement rendering techniques.

Potential downsides

Hardware-specific bugs, math-heavy work, and crunch periods in game studios.

Skills

CodingProblem solvingSystems thinkingData analysis

Interests

TechnologyBuilding productsScience

Industries

Tech

Work style

TechnicalAnalyticalCollaborative

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