Where are all the female programmers?

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Submitted by rowdyrabbit on Mon, 07/08/06 - 9:45 PMPermalink

Hi all,

I'm a female software engineer working in the process control industry. I'm currently looking at getting into game development and am particularly interested in working on game engines. My main concern at the moment is that most of the advertised positions ask for a minimum amount of experience in the field. Is there much volunteer work available to get some experience in the industry?

Submitted by Daniel Rona on Tue, 08/08/06 - 6:21 PMPermalink

Hey,
I'm not sure where you are located... but Pandemic in Brisbane is hiring jnr programmers at the moment. They have told me in the past that they are really keen to get some females on board, so you should definately go for it!

If you aren't in Brissy, I suggest you try for advertised jobs anyway, you never know...

Good Luck,
Miranda

Submitted by rowdyrabbit on Tue, 08/08/06 - 9:26 PMPermalink

Hi Miranda,

I'm based in Sydney, unfortunately the game industry is a little quiet in NSW :(

Submitted by voxel on Sun, 08/10/06 - 2:15 PMPermalink

I've worked with ONE female per game studio - two in total. They are usually a notch above the male programmers - probably had to endure lack of support to stay in the business. Ah.. what doesn't kill ya, makes you stronger.

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Job and Work Experience

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Submitted by rowdyrabbit on Mon, 07/08/06 - 9:45 PMPermalink

Hi all,

I'm a female software engineer working in the process control industry. I'm currently looking at getting into game development and am particularly interested in working on game engines. My main concern at the moment is that most of the advertised positions ask for a minimum amount of experience in the field. Is there much volunteer work available to get some experience in the industry?

Submitted by Daniel Rona on Tue, 08/08/06 - 6:21 PMPermalink

Hey,
I'm not sure where you are located... but Pandemic in Brisbane is hiring jnr programmers at the moment. They have told me in the past that they are really keen to get some females on board, so you should definately go for it!

If you aren't in Brissy, I suggest you try for advertised jobs anyway, you never know...

Good Luck,
Miranda

Submitted by rowdyrabbit on Tue, 08/08/06 - 9:26 PMPermalink

Hi Miranda,

I'm based in Sydney, unfortunately the game industry is a little quiet in NSW :(

Submitted by voxel on Sun, 08/10/06 - 2:15 PMPermalink

I've worked with ONE female per game studio - two in total. They are usually a notch above the male programmers - probably had to endure lack of support to stay in the business. Ah.. what doesn't kill ya, makes you stronger.