Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and coach our Engine team
- Assist with recruiting of Engine Programmers
- Manage code reviews and code features documentation
- Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
- Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
- Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
- Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
- Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
- Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
- Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games
- Safeguard company assets including source code, art work, tools, technical know-how
Requirements
- Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
- Extensive experience programming for games
- Excellent C++ skills
- Strong mentor and coaching ability
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Passion for making and playing great games
- Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
- Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
- Multi threading should be second nature
- This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.
What We Offer
- An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
- An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
- A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
- Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
- Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
- Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 1996, Larian Studios has long been dedicated to creating world-class video games. The team is known for the critically acclaimed Divinity series - six games that straddle multiple genres and defy expectations. Its first crowdfunded success, Divinity: Original Sin, won over 150 awards and nominations, while its sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 launched with a 93 Metacritic rating, as well as over 160 awards. Its latest game, Baldur's Gate 3, launched to critical acclaim, receiving over 200 Game of the Year Awards, including the five major trophies from the BAFTA Game Awards, Golden Joysticks, Game Developers Choice, DICE, and The Game Awards
