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Computer Programming Tutor

Hartford, CT · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes logical thinking and systematic debugging skills and connects programming to web development, data science, game design, and automation applications. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

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Computer Programming Tutor

New Haven, CT · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes logical thinking and systematic debugging skills and connects programming to web development, data science, game design, and automation applications. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

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Computer Programming Tutor

Stamford, CT · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes logical thinking and systematic debugging skills and connects programming to web development, data science, game design, and automation applications. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

Paramount

Associate Producer, Graphics

Stamford, CT

$56K - $70K/yr

... live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team ...

Paramount

Associate Producer, Graphics

Stamford, CT · On-site

$56K - $70K/yr

... live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team ...

Anagh Technologies, Inc.

React JS Developer

Hartford, CT · On-site

$104K - $122K/yr

React JS Developer. Remote - EST Responsibilities: • Design and develop complex and interactive web applications using ReactJS and related technologies. • Extensive usage of Redux as a data ...

Ndimensions IT

ASP.NET Developer

Hartford, CT

Role : ASP.NET Developer ( C2C/W2 ) Location : Hartford, Connecticut 06103(Candidate Must Be Local) Requisition ID : 66161 Customer : CT OEC (Office of Early Childhood) Quantity Requested : 2 ...

Sonalysts, Inc.

Software Engineer

Waterford, CT · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

Game-based training systems. * User interface design & implementation. * Use analytical and problem-solving skills to program in modern programming languages and operating system environments.

AKRF, Inc.

Civil Project Engineer

Stamford, CT · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

About the Role AKRF's Traffic and Transportation Group is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join ... fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are ...

Mindlance

Front End Developer

Hartford, CT · On-site

$104K - $122K/yr

They are seeking a Senior Front End Developer who will be responsible for hands-on front end development in JavaScript and .NET, focusing on the estimation, development, and implementation of ...

Net Orbit

Mean Stack Developer

Hartford, CT · On-site

Mean Stack Developer Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Hartford, CT * 5+ years total work experience with minimum 3 years as Node JS developer * In depth knowledge of Node.js API development, Java ...

LiquidPiston

Metallurgical Engineer

Suffield, CT · On-site

Join our mission to develop game-changing engine technology using advanced materials and manufacturing processes. Position Overview: LiquidPiston is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to lead materials ...

LiquidPiston, Inc.

Metallurgical Engineer

Suffield, CT · On-site

Join our mission to develop game-changing engine technology using advanced materials and manufacturing processes. Position Overview: LiquidPiston is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to lead materials ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for game developer in Connecticut is $103,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game developer?

To thrive as a Game Developer, you need strong programming skills (often in C++, C#, or Java), a solid understanding of computer graphics, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, version control systems, and sometimes certifications in these platforms are commonly required. Creative problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this field. These abilities are crucial for building engaging, technically robust games and collaborating successfully within multidisciplinary development teams.

What is a game developer?

As a game developer, you write the code for video game software. Your code, combined with the work of other developers, brings video games to life on computers and gaming consoles. Your responsibilities are to design core game features and to collaborate with a team of other developers, graphic designers, and artists. Your job duties include game testing, debugging, and production in all aspects of gaming—player character creation, non-player characters, backgrounds, and gameplay. Being a gamer yourself gives you a solid understanding of the importance of game mechanics and storytelling.

What are some common challenges game developers face when working on large team projects?

Game developers working on large team projects often encounter challenges such as coordinating across multiple disciplines (programming, art, design, audio), ensuring clear communication, and managing dependencies between different parts of the game. Balancing creative vision with technical constraints and deadlines can also be demanding. Adapting to shifting priorities and integrating feedback from playtesting are key aspects of the collaborative process, making strong teamwork and flexibility essential in this role.

What does a game developer do?

A game developer is responsible for designing, creating, and programming video games for computers, consoles, or mobile devices. Their work involves coding, testing, and debugging game software, as well as collaborating with artists, designers, and other team members to bring a game concept to life. Game developers may specialize in areas like gameplay programming, graphics, or artificial intelligence, and often use game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine to build their projects.

What is the difference between Game Developer vs Game Designer?

AspectGame DeveloperGame Designer
Primary RoleProgram and build game mechanics, code, and softwareDesign game concepts, storylines, and gameplay experiences
Skills & CertificationsProgramming languages (C++, C#), software developmentCreative design, storytelling, game design tools
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, coding environments, software studiosDesign teams, creative studios, collaborative spaces
Industry UsageUsed across game studios for technical implementationUsed for conceptualization and gameplay design

While both roles are essential in game development, Game Developers focus on coding and technical implementation, whereas Game Designers craft the gameplay experience and story. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and collaboration in the gaming industry.

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Staff Product Engineer- Mechanical

CooperCompanies

Trumbull, CT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description


About CooperSurgical
CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women's healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options.
CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO). CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women's health care clinicians. More information can be found at www.coopersurgical.com.
Responsibilities
Product Engineering at CooperSurgical means keeping our wide range of critical medical devices in the market, delivered on time and in compliance with international regulations. This means continuously improving our products for manufacturability, reliability and cost effectiveness, driving material changes due to supply chain issues
and retesting to the latest international standards.
This is a technical leadership opportunity assuming full ownership of product engineering workstreams, subsystems and/or specific products and deliverables in the domains ranging from simple disposable devices to complex thermos-fluidic system and sophisticated robotic solutions involving IT connectivity, machine learning and AI.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
  1. TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND INNOVATION
    1. Design and develop components and assemblies using first principles, applied mechanics, fluid and thermodynamics, mechatronics, and mechanisms as well as engineering best practices associated with CAD, GD&T, Modeling, and DFSS.
    2. Define testable design inputs (i.e., product requirements), develop design outputs (i.e., product specifications), define technical strategies for an adequate verification and validation approach. Drive successful verification and validation testing.
    3. Ideate, conceptualize, and build concepts and prototypes to aid incubation of new opportunities or down-select wining solutions for new product developments, upgrades, or improvements.
    4. Create simulation and mathematical models as appropriate to demonstrate functional feasibility of technical solution based on experimental, numerical, statistical, and/or finite-elements tools and techniques.
    5. Drive troubleshooting, coordinate root-cause analysis and devise solutions and approaches for solving technical problems (solution gameplan) and overcoming development challenges in an inclusive and collaborative fashion.
    6. Develop test methods and fixtures for products, components, and systems simulation, evaluation, and verification testing.
  2. PROJECT DELIVERING
    1. Deliver agreed project outcomes on-time and on-budget per project plan.
    2. Scope, plan, and manage execution of assigned project tasks, workstreams, and deliverables ensuring full alignment with the overall project plan and business objectives.
    3. Train, mentor, and provide technical directions to junior engineers and team members as appropriate to ensure that desirable business outcomes are achieved.
    4. Manage execution and relationships with external partners, engineering consulting firms and vendors.
  3. ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROCESS EFFECTIVENESS
    1. Aid and drive an effective cross-functional collaboration ensuring timely and efficient delivery of target business outcomes.
    2. Contribute to the assessment of new opportunities, acquisition targets, competitive products, and Intellectual Properties (IP's) to aid competitiveness and differentiation of our business offerings.
    3. Support or drive scoping, project planning and product requirement definition for new product development, upgrades, or line extensions as appropriate.
    4. Select, evaluate, and implement new tools, techniques, and best practices to ensure state-of-the-art product development capabilities and best practices.
    5. Effectively and timely communicate (written and verbal) progress status updates and way forward game-plans associated with project issues, challenges and accomplishments to team members, cross-functional partners, stakeholders, and managers.
  4. SAFETY, EFFICACY, AND COMPLIANCE
    1. Drive medical devices design control compliance by ensuring that all applicable safety, quality and regulatory guidelines and policies are followed to develop safe and effective products.
    2. Maintain technical documentation for project and products as applicable per company quality standards, policies, and procedures and well as engineering best practices and functional excellence requirements.

Qualifications
  • Minimum BS w/ 8+ or preferably MS w/ 5+ years of combined education and experience in development of medical devices or related fields.
  • Mechanical or biomedical engineering experience or combination with other related fields in medical device or related industries is required.
  • Cross-disciplinary education and/or experience such as mechatronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical-materials, electrical-biomedical, etc is highly desirable.
  • Expertise in CAD modeling (Creo and/or SolidWorks), mechanical design and creation of engineering drawings including GD&T - required.
  • Medical device development experience with thorough understanding of design control guidelines including verification and validation methods according to FDA 820.30 and ISO 13485 - preferred.
  • Proficiency with engineering first principles and analytical methods including structural and fluid mechanics - required.
  • Advanced understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) - required.
  • Understanding of statistical methods including design of experiments - required.
  • Ability to plan activities and lead technical teams or work independently with minimal direction - required.
  • Hands-on craft skills and experience with building, fixing, servicing and/or fabricating concepts, fixtures, prototypes or similar - required.
  • Experience with translating customer to product requirements, conducting harm-based risk analysis and defining acceptance criteria - preferred.
  • Experience with electro-mechanical, robotic, or digital systems - preferred.
  • Experience with thermo-fluidic systems and transport phenomena - preferred.
  • Experience with FEA and/or CFD mathematical modeling - preferred.
  • Proficiency with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) - preferred.
  • Experience with identifying latent user needs and front-end of innovation process - preferred.

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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