At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to develop and optimise cutting-edge game engine systems.
- Company: Larian Studios, creators of award-winning RPGs like Baldur’s Gate 3.
- Benefits: Collaborative culture, international team, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Full-time, on-site role fostering creativity and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team crafting high-quality games that fans love.
- Qualifications: Proficient in C++, with a passion for game development and collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
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, notably, animation-related systems
- 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 an active participant in the design and production of the engine, as well as tools or gameplay systems
- Mentor and support team members
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++
- Open-minded, willing to collaborate, experiment and iterate over a specific feature
- Upper-intermediate English
- 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
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of game development experience
- 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
- Track record of major contributions to shipped games
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
Engine Programmer employer: Larian Studios
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