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 an Engine Programmer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
Responsibilities
- Work on all aspects of Engine Development
- Write performant, robust and maintainable code
- Debug, profile and optimise code to hit quality and performance targets
- Contribute to code reviews, testing and documentation
- Show strong passion for making the highest quality state-of-the-art games
- Be able to work independently, setting own goals
- Be an active participant in the design and production of the engine, as well as tools or gameplay systems
- Mentor and support team members
- Be able to suggest new processes and implementations to improve the Engine
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++, with a track record of contributions to shipped games
- Open-minded, willing to collaborate, experiment and iterate over a specific feature
- Passion for making and playing great games
- Experience with data-driven development
- Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
- Multithreading should be second nature
- Knowledge of modern hardware
- A professional level of written and spoken English
Nice to Haves
- Experience in animation-related systems
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer science or software engineering
- Experience with modern graphics API's (Vulkan, D3D12, GNM, ...)
- Experience with modern console development (PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, Switch 1/2...)
- Experience with SIMD programming
- Experience with low-level x86/ARM/DXBC/Spir-V assembly
- Experience with networking / multiplayer
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
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
