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Game Developer

Game developers create the video games that millions of people play. They write code, design how the game works, and test it to make sure it is fun and works properly.

Game Developer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY72
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST95%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This work is being absorbed by AI
AI exposure is high for this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Rockstar NorthRenowned for creating some of the most successful video games in history, Rockstar North offers a creative and collaborative environment for developers.
Creative AssemblyFamous for the Total War series, Creative Assembly provides a dynamic workplace where developers can thrive and push the boundaries of gaming.
Supermassive GamesSpecialising in narrative-driven games, Supermassive Games offers a unique opportunity for developers to work on engaging storytelling experiences.
Playground GamesKnown for the Forza Horizon series, Playground Games fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, ideal for aspiring game developers.