Lead Engine Programmer | Responsable programmation moteur
Larian, Quebec
- Pay
- Not listed by the employer
- Work type
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Area
- Software engineering
- Posted
- Nov 27, 2025
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About the role
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Lead 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 Lead 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 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.
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Listed on Larian's Lever job board; checked 3 h ago. First seen by us 31 h ago. Being listed doesn't mean the team is actively interviewing. We found this board in a public directory and haven't yet confirmed it against the company's own careers page.