Engine Programmer | Programmeur moteur

About the role

(Version française ci-dessous)

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.

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

⬝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

⬝A professional level of written and spoken English*

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 600 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

* Due to the global nature of our operations and the need to engage daily with an international team, fluency in English is essential for this position at Larian.