How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Phoenix, AZ? The average Video Game Programmer salary in Phoenix, AZ is $78,745 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $70,544 and $88,163. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $63,078 Phoenix,AZ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $70,544 Phoenix,AZ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $78,745 Phoenix,AZ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $88,163 Phoenix,AZ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $96,738 Phoenix,AZ March 26, 2024
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What is a Video Game Programmer ?

A game programmer is a software engineer, programmer, or computer scientist who primarily develops codebases for video games or related software, such as game development tools. Game programming has many specialized disciplines, all of which fall under the umbrella term of "game programmer". A game programmer should not be confused with a game designer, who works on game design....

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Workoo Technologies - Phoenix , AZ
About the job Data Entry CLerk Work from home As a data entry clerk, you will have a certain amount of data that you will be responsible for categorizing and a deadline for completion. This position requires candidates to be self-driven and motivated to meet deadlines while working autonomously. You will need to pay close attention to detail and be able to use language translation tools to identify non-English listings. What you will do Use custom tools to identify the social media accounts that fund the advertiser. Identify the exact product being marketed in display and online video ads. Write logic sentences to search and rank creatives. Propose data quality improvements by identifying misclassified creatives. What you bring to the table: Knowledge of search logic and search operators. Thorough research skills and emphasis on accuracy. Ability to verify account ownership across multiple resources and accurately enter your findings. Quick adaptation to new methodologies. Self-motivat
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Job Summary: Dexian is seeking a Remote Kafka Engineer w/ Confluent exp. for an opportunity with a client located in Chicago, IL. Responsibilities: Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka Brokers and understanding of underlying functionality Hands-on experience with Confluent Schema Registry and understanding of underlying functionality Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka streams and KSQL DB and understanding of underlying implementation and functionality Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka connectors and understanding of underlying implementation and functionality Good understanding of Kafka client (Producer and consumer) functionality Ability to design and implement technical solutions for the Kafka On-prem and Confluent Cloud platform Understanding of AWS cloud to support confluent Kafka on cloud Deep knowledge of Kafka best practices and implementation experience Responsible for assisting producer and consumer applications to on board on to Kafka Requirements: Recent exp
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Dexian - Phoenix , AZ
Position: VB6/C# Developer Location: REMOTE Duration: 6 month contract Needed: A programmer fluent in both VB6 and CSharp This person would be converting 10 similar projects from VB6 to CSharp They would be responsible for verifying the converted code through common testing processes They would report to me and I would work with them to verify proper operation of the converted code Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions,
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Our client is in search of a Senior Gameplay Engineer with a passion for game development and a track record of excellence in the field. The chosen candidate will become part of a compact, fully remote team, contributing their skills to an exciting Multiplayer, Action RPG title. In this role, the Senior Gameplay Engineer will be deeply involved in collaborating with Designers, Artists, and fellow Engineers to conceive and implement gameplay systems throughout the game. Key Requirements: A minimum of five years' experience in game development. A history of shipping at least one high-quality AAA game for PC or Console. A robust programming background with strong knowledge of C++. Excellent problem-solving skills. Hands-on experience with gameplay systems, including AI, Animation, Combat, and Missions. Proven ability in profiling and optimizing game performance. An ability to excel in a collaborative environment involving multiple stakeholders. A genuine passion for games. Desirable Quali
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Job Summary: Dexian is seeking a (Remote) Senior AppDynamics Observability engineer for an opportunity with a client located in Chicago, IL. Required Experience/Skills: Recent experience with AppDynamics is required Large Enterprise integrations/migrations to AppDynamics Experience moving tools to AppDynamics Experience with Ansible highly preferred (Python, Terraform, PowerShell ok) Experience with the design and deployment of AppDynamics AppDynamics SME / Observability Engineer Needed 6-12 month Contract to Hire (40 hours per week from start) Remote ok but if near hub location, onsite may be needed Looking at mid-senior level candidates Must be US Citizen or GC Holder Desired Skills and Experience AppDynamics SME / Observability Engineer Needed. 6-12 month Contract to Hire (40 hours per week from start). Remote ok but if near hub location, onsite may be needed. Looking at mid-senior level candidates. Must be US Citizen or GC Holder. Experience Needed: *Recent experience with AppDynam
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    Video Game Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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