C++ engineer (Build optimization)

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The Role
As a Build Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and improving our build systems to ensure efficient and reliable compilation of our game projects. You will work closely with our development and QA teams to automate workflows, reduce build times, and resolve build-related issues.

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a build engineer to join the team and help us in crafting the high caliber games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

  • You are responsible to maintain, optimize, own the full build toolchain of our proprietary engine for various platforms (PC, Mac, consoles)
  • Analyze and build processes to identify bottlenecks and implement strategies to reduce build times and improve efficiency
  • Develop, maintain, profile and organize our CMake configuration
  • Maintain 3rdParty library toolchain
  • Manage compilers, linkers, and other development tools
  • Co-manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, with the DevOps team.
  • Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for build processes and tools
  • Educate team members on build procedures and updates
  • Show strong passion for delivering the highest quality work
  • Communicate in English

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong C++/C# skills. Deep understanding of optimizing, compiling and linking C/C++/CLI/C# code
  • Deep knowledge of msbuild, clang, cmake or similar
  • Proficient in scripting languages like Python
  • Proven experience as a Build Engineer or similar role in the game industry
  • Good spoken/written English (Upper-Intermediate or higher)
  • Experience with a wide range of CPU profiling tools
  • Experience with analyzing compilation and linker timings

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of modern game production process
  • Familiarity with .NET Compiler Platform and Roslyn integration

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The Company
Dublin, Dublin
481 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

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

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