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Electrical Engineer III
Madison, WI · On-site
The Electrical Engineer IIIis responsible for performing electrical power, lighting, and/or low ... Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of ...
Electrical Engineer III
Madison, WI · On-site
The Electrical Engineer IIIis responsible for performing electrical power, lighting, and/or low ... Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of ...
Field Day Studio Director
Madison, WI · On-site +1
$110K/yr
Direct experience leading a game design studio, including supervising a team of developers and designers, production, creative direction, and game design experience. * Experience in creative game ...
Field Day Studio Director
Madison, WI · On-site +1
$110K/yr
Direct experience leading a game design studio, including supervising a team of developers and designers, production, creative direction, and game design experience. * Experience in creative game ...
Electrical Engineer III
Madison, WI · On-site
The Electrical Engineer IIIis responsible for performing electrical power, lighting, and/or low ... Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of ...
Electrical Engineer III
Madison, WI · On-site
The Electrical Engineer IIIis responsible for performing electrical power, lighting, and/or low ... Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of ...
Electrical Engineer III
Madison, WI · On-site
The Electrical Engineer IIIis responsible for performing electrical power, lighting, and/or low ... Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of ...
Electrical Engineer III
Madison, WI · On-site
The Electrical Engineer IIIis responsible for performing electrical power, lighting, and/or low ... Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of ...
Field Day Studio Director
Madison, WI · On-site
$110K/yr
Direct experience leading a game design studio, including supervising a team of developers and designers, production, creative direction, and game design experience. * Experience in creative game ...
Field Day Studio Director
Madison, WI · On-site
$110K/yr
Direct experience leading a game design studio, including supervising a team of developers and designers, production, creative direction, and game design experience. * Experience in creative game ...
Field Day Studio Director
Madison, WI · Hybrid
$110K/yr
Direct experience leading a game design studio, including supervising a team of developers and designers, production, creative direction, and game design experience. * Experience in creative game ...
Field Day Studio Director
Madison, WI · Hybrid
$110K/yr
Direct experience leading a game design studio, including supervising a team of developers and designers, production, creative direction, and game design experience. * Experience in creative game ...
Principal Technical Artist - Tools (Apex Legends)
Madison, WI · On-site
$165K - $256K/yr
As a collective of creative developers, we have launched some of the industry's most critically and commercially successful games. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players ...
Principal Technical Artist - Tools (Apex Legends)
Madison, WI · On-site
$165K - $256K/yr
As a collective of creative developers, we have launched some of the industry's most critically and commercially successful games. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players ...
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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.
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What is the difference between Game Developer vs Game Designer?
| Aspect | Game Developer | Game Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Program and build game mechanics, code, and software | Design game concepts, storylines, and gameplay experiences |
| Skills & Certifications | Programming languages (C++, C#), software development | Creative design, storytelling, game design tools |
| Work Environment | Development teams, coding environments, software studios | Design teams, creative studios, collaborative spaces |
| Industry Usage | Used across game studios for technical implementation | Used 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.

Epic Systems rating
8.7
Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
55th of 242 rated software companies
Job description
Code that saves lives.
As a software developer at Epic, you’ll write software that impacts the lives of 75% of Americans and 300 million patients around the world. Working in your own office, surrounded by thousands of high-caliber developers, you’ll use modern development methodologies and employ user-centered design, analytics, and machine learning tools to drive innovation in healthcare. Using leading-edge technologies and languages like JS, TS, and C#, you’ll invent better ways to reduce medical errors, streamline record sharing between hospitals, and provide the quality of care a patient deserves.
Write software for the most innovative health systems on the planet.
The top-ranked health systems in U.S. News and World Report are Epic customers. Our community includes major systems like the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, and Kaiser Permanente, as well as leading academic medical centers at the University of Wisconsin, University of Michigan, University of California, University of Texas, The Ohio State University, and many more.
Experience our state-of-the-art campus, eat delicious food, and travel the world.
We don’t believe in cubicles. (Well, we believe they exist, but…) Our uniquely themed campus was designed to heighten your ability to get stuff done in your office, a conference room, or by the fireplace in a comfy chair. For lunch, visit King’s Cross or Cassiopeia for a wide array of meal options, or go to one of our smaller, themed bistros, featuring wood-rotisserie, pan-Asian, and Latin-inspired cuisine. All meals are restaurant-quality but cost only a few dollars, and they’re prepared by a team comprised of kitchen talent from restaurants around the country. And, after five years here, you’ll earn a four-week sabbatical anywhere in the world. Staff have kayaked in Patagonia, attended a Beyoncé concert in Ireland, built a library in Tanzania, and run a marathon in Antarctica.
Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent.
Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, which is the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States, home to the state capital, and the University of Wisconsin. Madison has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (NerdWallet), the best city for renters (SmartAsset), fittest city in America (Fitbit), and, for the gamers, is one of a handful of US cities to have a Killer Queen arcade game, located at Madison’s first arcade bar.
More than just important work.
We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit-based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. You'll also be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants, which give you an even greater stake in the success of Epic and our customers. Healthcare is global, and building the best ideas from around the world into Epic software is a point of pride. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Research has shown that job-seekers who are women, LGBTQ+, or members of historically underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for roles they don't seem completely qualified for, so we encourage all who are interested to apply. Please see our full non-discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO.
Requirements-
Relocation to Madison, WI area (reimbursed)
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BS/BA or greater in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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A history of academic excellence or professional success
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Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship (persons with appropriate qualifications and eligible for TN status under NAFTA may apply)
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COVID-19 vaccination
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