I wrote Geometry for Programmers (https://www.manning.com/books/geometry-for-programmers) and even so, I don't think that math knowledge is really essential for programming. It is, of course, a non-perishable competitive advantage so from a career perspective, it makes sense to invest in mathematical education as early as possible. But it's not truly essential. Mathematical illiteracy does not disqualify a programmer from being a programmer.

In a modern technological climate, math savviness feels more like a superpower from the 50s comic books applied to a real-world profession. Would X-ray vision make you a better doctor? Probably. But nowadays, there are tomography machines in every hospital. Would flying make you a better urban planner? Maybe. But there are drones and satellite imagery. Would learning geometry make you a better game programmer? Sure. But there are engines and frameworks that do your math for you.

Surely, knowing geometry behind your tools enables you to outperform the "no math" solutions. Sometimes drastically. But today, it's more like a bonus not a necessity.