Aryeh Z - Software Engineer Game Developer - McKinsey & Company

Summary

Aryeh is currently working as an engineer two, transitioning into a software engineer three role. In his current role, he is a consultant and software engineer, solving problems for clients by integrating their code and infrastructure. He works with various programming languages and cloud systems. In his new role, he will be a build and pipeline engineer for a game development studio, ensuring the game works on different platforms and organising data for concurrent development.

The gaming industry faces challenges in meeting player expectations and balancing fun with technical complexities. Aryeh shares his career journey in the gaming industry, from studying game development in university to landing a job in a game development company. He discusses the challenges he faced, including the uncertainty of game development and the difficulty of breaking into the industry.

Aryeh emphasises the importance of understanding the fundamentals and building mastery in your field. He also highlights the role of networking and luck in finding opportunities. Despite setbacks and imposter syndrome, Aryeh persevered and found a role that leverages his skills and passion for game development.

Chapters

00:00 Aryeh's Career Journey: From Humanities to Game Development
03:35 Navigating the Complexities of Game Development
07:34 The Transition from High School to Practical Application