Engine Programmer

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.

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

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

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

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