Lead Engine Programmer

About the role

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 Lead Engine Programmer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities - Lead, mentor and coach our Engine team

- Assist with recruiting of Engine Programmers

- Manage code reviews and code features documentation

- Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads

- Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms

- Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets

- Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis

- Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard

- Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards

- Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games

- Safeguard company assets including source code, art work, tools, technical know-how

Requirements - Demonstrable Lead or Management experience

- Extensive experience programming for games

- Excellent C++ skills

- Strong mentor and coaching ability

- Excellent written and spoken English skills

- Passion for making and playing great games

- Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan

- Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools

- Multi threading should be second nature

- This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

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.

See the posting on Larian's site