The Role
The Senior Gameplay Programmer will develop game features, mentor team members, and maintain communication with stakeholders while delivering high-quality RPG experiences.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 Gameplay 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 the game.
- Work closely together with the content departments to implement the needed game features
- Translate design wishes into technical requirements
- Deliver features in full and on time. UI, engine, tools - all aspects should be covered and executed.
- Write robust and maintainable code
- Be the first line of feedback on the features you are working on.
- Be an active participant in the design and production of the game
- Bring player perspective and technical expertise to the table.
- Plan and execute complex projects and features.
- Be transparent: regularly update stakeholders and production on your progress
- Team player: continuously communicate and align with other team members
- Mentor team members and support the Lead
Requirements
- 5+ years of game development experience with c++ and proprietary engine
- Expert in C++
- Production experience with TDD
- Production experience with ECS
- Excellent feel for RPG systems and gameplay in general
- Open-minded, willing to experiment and iterate over and over the feature
- Concepts as state machines, pathfinding, AI routines should be second nature
- Ability to think like a designer to create compelling and fun gameplay
- Upper-intermediate English
- You are a team player and willing to take responsibility for features, planning, and communication
- Passion for making and playing great games. You play video games regularly
- Excellent software, system design, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent software debugging skills
- Shipped game/console titles
- Experience with gameplay scripting
- This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.
Nice to have
- Degree in computer science or software engineering
- Experience in WPF
- Experience in Lua
- Strong background in RPGs
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
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with ever-evolving skillsets and passion for player experience. If you want to contribute to making amazing RPG experiences, we would love to hear from you.
Top Skills
C++
Ecs
Lua
Tdd
Wpf
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The Company
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
