Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her)

Game Engineering Manager Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell.  We're the largest full-service education and entertainment…

🎮 Our industry may be shifting, but your impact isn’t.
Schell Games is hiring a Game Engineering Manager on-site in Pittsburgh, PA.
If you’re exploring what’s next, here’s the role:
👉 sg.bamboohr.com/careers/152?...

#GameDev #Hiring #Engineering #Engineering

🎮 Our industry may be shifting, but your impact isn’t.
We’re hiring a Game Engineering Manager at Schell Games — on-site in Pittsburgh, PA.
If you’re exploring your next chapter, take a look:
👉 sg.bamboohr.com/careers/152?...

#GameDev #Hiring

Legendary game designer, programmer, Space Invaders champion, and LGBTQ trailblazer Rebecca Heineman has died Heineman's cancer fundraiser is now collecting for her funeral.

Rest in peace to an icon.

Rebecca Heineman’s voice, courage, and achievements opened doors, and her impact continues to echo in our community. Let’s honor her by being the example: sharing our knowledge, supporting each other, and making space for the next generation.#Inclusion buff.ly/3NkQive

🎮 Many talented individuals in our industry have been affected by layoffs. If you're seeking new opportunities, your skills are valuable. 👉 We're hiring a Game Engineering Manager at @schellgames in Pittsburgh, PA (on-site only). Apply: buff.ly/GCDrDEy
#Hiring

Careers We seek passionate, creative, and open-minded professionals. Learn how we can work together today.

We’re hiring! 🚀 Game Engineering Manager & Social Media Specialist. Do you know anyone who might be interested? 🤔 schellgames.com/careers

🎮 Pittsburgh game devs & creatives — join us for a FREE Game Devs of Color Expo 2025 Watch Party!

📅 Sept 19 | 🕛 12–7pm
📍 Station Square
💌 RSVP:https://tinyurl.com/Schell-GamesGDoC

Let’s celebrate diverse voices in gaming, together. ✨
#GDoCExpo #PittsburghEvents #GameDev

🎮 Catch me on GameHers LIVE this Weds at 6PM EST on Twitch!
I’ll be joining an amazing panel of women leaders + TrailblazeHER winners 💥
Hosted by Allie Young!
📲 RSVP: lnkd.in/eP3vUByE
🎥 Watch: twitch.tv/thegamehers
#TrailblazeHER #GameHers

🎮 We're Hiring: Social Media Specialist
📍 Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid – Tues–Thurs in office) **Not open to Remote**
🗓️ Applications open now!

Do you dream in memes? Speak fluent TikTok? Thrive in online communities like Discord, Reddit, or Twitch? We’re looking for you!

Careers We seek passionate, creative, and open-minded professionals. Learn how we can work together today.

Know someone who might be interested? Let's chat!
schellgames.com/careers

✨ It’s that time again…
A new drop from the Behind The Code Blog is live.

This one’s for the folks navigating winding paths, unexpected detours, and pivots that don’t fit neatly in a resume.

✍️ Read: Careers Aren’t Ladders Anymore, They’re Mazes. And That’s Okay.
🔗 lnkd.in/gbexBUqt

Ego in the Game Industry is the topic today. This morning’s Game Industry Coffee Chat was intense. These discussions are crucial, as real people navigate complex dynamics behind the scenes. Want to join the next one? Pull up a chair 👉 discord.gg/gicc

🕹️ What’s Not on the Job Description Unwritten Rules of Game Dev Hiring

substack.com/@carmendemin...

If Interviewing Were a Boss Battle 🎮 If Interviewing Were a Boss Battle… 🕹️

🎙️ Behind The Code podcast is launching soon!

Interviews can be tough, but they’re also a chance to shine.

Got a story where you turned pressure into a breakthrough?
👉 Submit to be featured.

🔗 Read + share: carmendemint.substack.com/p/if-intervi...
#BehindTheCode #PodcastLaunch #CareerGrowth

Mark your calendars!!!

Latinx in Gaming is hosting Conexión: Level Up Your Career June 23 - 26, a week long program designed to support our community and those in need with their career journeys.

🧠 WEEKLY TRIVIA DROP 🎮
This one’s for the OG web series fans.
Vork named it. Paladin claimed it.
Can you guess the blade?

📲 Scan the code & drop your answer in the chat!

Just going to leave this here.🫶

Title: I Rejected This Candidate And It Was the Right Move for Them

📬 The wait is over, the newest issue of Behind The Code is here. This resonates deeply. I passed on a candidate, and it stuck with me. For those deemed not the “right match” or faced challenging decisions. shorturl.at/K0kOp #BehindtheCode

HotfixHeroes is LIVE | TikTok Views Help Crush Student Loans. | Check out HotfixHeroes LIVE videos on TikTok! Watch, follow, and discover the latest content from HotfixHeroes.

Every view, like, and gift on my TikTok helps someone with student loans.
This isn’t just content—it’s community care.
Come thru and join the movement.

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjanJAEN/
#ForYou #DebtReliefCrew

LIVE NOW
Washington vs. Connecticut
WNBA watch party + follow train
Tap in, vibe out, grow together. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjat3ffh/

Welcome to the WNBA watch zone!
This is the place to catch WNBA games LIVE on TikTok.
Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury? We’re watching together.
Follow for game nights, real-time reactions, and follow trains every stream. tiktok.com/@shrivasta278w…
#WNBA #4EVE #FollowTrain

Welcome to Behind The Code! I’m Carmen DeMint, your friendly neighborhood tech recruiter with a side hustle in breaking down code and busting myths about the hiring process. You’re not just getting the usual “here’s how to write a resume” tips. Oh no, we’re here to get real about who’s behind the pixels 👾, what makes them tick, and how we can all level up in the tech world.

⚡Interview jitters kicking in?⚡
That dreaded question: “What’s your greatest weakness?” It’s time to ditch the cliché “I’m a perfectionist” and ace your response. Ready to transform your “flaws” into strengths? Discover how here: 👉
open.substack.com/pub/carmende... #CareerTips #InterviewSkills

Behind The Code The People Who Power Tech (With a Dash of Game Dev Humor)

🎮 Ever wish you could just... ask a Technical Game Dev recruiter actual questions without stalking LinkedIn? 👀
Good News, now you can!
Live Q&As. Insider tips. Bonus hacks to break into games without losing your mind.
Subscribe your future self—and your resume—will thank you.
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Link updated: open.substack.com/pub/carmende...

Thanks for the heads up @brethudson.com working on the technical issue now

🎮 My blog Behind The Code is LIVE!

Real stories. Honest recruiting insights. Celebrating BIPOC, neurodiverse, and nontraditional talent in game dev.

First post's up—let’s go 👾
🔗https://rb.gy/u4y8v6
#GameDev #BehindTheCode #TechCareers #Neurodiversity

I'm incredibly honored to be nominated for @thegamehers.bsky.social
Awards alongside so many inspiring changemakers in our community.

🎮 The awards will be live-streamed on Saturday, May 17th, at 7 PM ET. Tune in on Twitch.

📺 Don’t miss it
RSVP 👀: lnkd.in/gEakkNg8

🎉 Major kudos to @thewsportsbarcleveland.com, Cleveland's trailblazing women's sports bar, entirely founded by women!

At The W Sports Bar, women's sports claim the spotlight, not the sidelines. They're revolutionizing the norm by ensuring equal representation on every screen🏀⚽🏈🏐

Vote for the best of the internet I just voted in The Webby People's Voice Awards and checked my voter registration.

👏 Culture Capital 👏 is 👏 in 👏 5th👏place👏 I voted and they need YOU to vote too: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting... #Webbys

Neurodiversity in Game Development: Why ADHD is a Strength, Not a Setback Instead of seeing ADHD as a challenge to "overcome," what if we recognized it as an advantage to harness?

🚨 New Blog Post! 🎮✨ This month on Carmen’s Corner, we delve into a subject dear to me: Neurodiversity in Game Development—Why ADHD is an Asset. From rapid-fire ideas ⚡ to unique storytelling 🧠, ADHD is shaping game development’s future. 🌟 Read more: schellgames.com/blog/neurodi... #Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity in Game Development: Why ADHD is a Strength, Not a Setback Instead of seeing ADHD as a challenge to "overcome," what if we recognized it as an advantage to harness?

🚨 Blog Update! 🎮✨ This month on Carmen's Corner, we're exploring a topic dear to me: Neurodiversity in Gaming. ADHD is a superpower, not a setback! From rapid idea bursts ⚡ to unique narratives 🧠, ADHD shapes gaming's future.
🔗 Read the full post