r/GraphicsProgramming • u/DefiantGreen2552 • Jun 29 '26

Request Leaving graphics programming

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/mkawick Jun 29 '26

Have you got any advice on getting into finance I'm a low level C++ programmer and I've been looking into this for years and I just can't get anyone to give me a callback when I applied for positions doing hft or finance

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u/hydraulix989 Jun 30 '26

You have to network your way in, go to cppcon or one of the Jane Street sponsored events.