In this Q&A, we spoke with Luke Day, Client Engineer at Hutch Games, about his journey into the games industry, his experiences working on franchises like Hungry Shark and Matchcreek Motors, and the realities of day-to-day life as a mobile game programmer. Whether you’re a student aiming for your first role or a hobbyist looking to go pro, Luke offers grounded advice on standing out, staying sharp, and growing your career in game development.

Game programming is where ideas come to life. Where mechanics, visuals, and audio are stitched together into a fully functioning game....