How much does a Video Game Programmer make in West Virginia? The average Video Game Programmer salary in West Virginia is $71,731 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $64,261 and $80,310. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $57,460 WV March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $64,261 WV March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $71,731 WV March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $80,310 WV March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $88,122 WV 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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Location Weirton, WV Avg. Salary $77,629 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Wheeling, WV Avg. Salary $78,028 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accoville, WV Avg. Salary $71,093 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, WV Avg. Salary $70,137 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Advent, WV Avg. Salary $71,333 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albright, WV Avg. Salary $74,680 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alderson, WV Avg. Salary $73,166 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alkol, WV Avg. Salary $70,775 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen Junction, WV Avg. Salary $71,093 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alloy, WV Avg. Salary $71,093 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Video Game Programmer in West Virginia
Plexus Resource Solutions -
Senior Game Developer - $100k - $180k - NY based Plexus has partnered with an immersive media enterprise that publishes video game titles shaped by the input of the gaming community, adding a unique and engaging dimension to their offerings. They are looking for a Senior Game Developer to join the team for one of their exciting upcoming gaming projects that has huge plans for this year. They have a strong preference to candidates that can come into their collaborative and fun NY office and will help with relocation to NY for the right profile! Responsibilties: Experience in game development, ensuring code quality, performance, and architecture excellence. Introduce and execute state-of-the-art game features and actively participate in both existing and new codebase development. Collaborate closely with teams for seamless integration of tech and design Requirements: Preferably 5+ years of experience in game development 3+ years experience in Unity or Unreal Engine (2 different gaming ti
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Industrial Training International. - Deer Park , TX
All of the things we care about aim to serve our customers and learn everyday.Open Positions Notice to All Candidates:ITI conducts background investigation(s) following offers of employment with our company. All background investigations are provided by third-party contractors who specialize in these services. Background investigations may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information, as applicable for the position:Social Security Number Validates the applicant's Social Security number, date of birth and former addresses.Verifies eligibility to work in the USA.DMV Record -- Motor Vehicle Record and Driver License Verification This search will be requested when driving is an essential requirement of the position.Criminal Convictions The following factors will be considered for applicants with a criminal history The nature of the crime and its relationship to the position.The time since the conviction.The number (if more than one) of convictions.Whether hiring
- 1 day ago
Altera - Menlo Park , CA
Company Overview: At Altera.AL, our mission is to build digital humans that can live, love, and grow with us. We are at the forefront of developing AI agents that can interact autonomously and collaboratively with people. Currently, we are making strides in the gaming world with our advanced AI agent in Minecraft, laying the groundwork for our agents to traverse seamlessly across various games and platforms in the future. Ideal candidate is a "full-stack" developer with a focus on client-side game development in JavaScript. Minimum 2 years of professional game development experience. Responsibilities include: Develop and optimize javascript action code for agents to interact with Minecraft using the Mineflayer API Integrate agents in to Mods for a variety of games Develop SDK's to support inclusion of agent in to Unity and / or Unreal projects Work with AI and back-end developers to create tools to support agent analysis and creation Support development of the Altera app that links age
- 2 days ago
W2T.io - Salina , KS
W2T is sourcing a Lead Game Developer for our client. This is a full-time, direct hire, on-site position in Salina, KS. If you are not near Salina, KS you must be willing to relocate. Candidates must apply to this posting. Do not contact me directly. NO THIRD PARTIES The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a lead developer on games that use the Unreal Engine and C++. This is not a project for a first time lead. AR/VR experience is desired. This is an exciting project with a mix of Gaming, Government, AR/VR and more.
- 2 days ago
About Us: Funkitron, Inc., at the forefront of innovation in mobile free-to-play games, is a prominent long time developer in the casual gaming industry. Based in the Boston area, we are dedicated to creating games that are not only immensely enjoyable for players but also demonstrate excellent free-to-play KPIs, ensuring long-term success and sustainability. Our commitment to balancing player satisfaction with robust business performance is the driving force behind our popular game titles. Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and experienced Unity Programmer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the development of our next top casual game, collaborating closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to bring new game concepts to life. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement game features Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in C# using the Unity engine Optimize game p
- 2 days ago
Industrial Training International. - Washington , DC
All of the things we care about aim to serve our customers and learn everyday.Open Positions Notice to All Candidates:ITI conducts background investigation(s) following offers of employment with our company. All background investigations are provided by third-party contractors who specialize in these services. Background investigations may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information, as applicable for the position:Social Security Number Validates the applicant's Social Security number, date of birth and former addresses.Verifies eligibility to work in the USA.DMV Record -- Motor Vehicle Record and Driver License Verification This search will be requested when driving is an essential requirement of the position.Criminal Convictions The following factors will be considered for applicants with a criminal history The nature of the crime and its relationship to the position.The time since the conviction.The number (if more than one) of convictions.Whether hiring
- 2 days ago

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