Gameplay 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 a Gameplay 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 systems of the game: engine features, gameplay, UI, audio, animation, scripting, tools.

Work closely together with the other departments to implement the needed game components;

Work together with almost all content creators to deliver required features;

Write robust, maintainable auto-testable code in TDD fashion;

Be an active participant in the design and production of the game — technical side of the creative team and first line of feedback;

Help scope features and advise on best ways to implement them;

Work within an international team on a daily basis, spread between multiple studios across the world.

4+ years experience in C++;

Excellent feel for RPG systems and gameplay in general;

Experience with commercial proprietary engines;

Open-minded, willing to experiment and iterate over a specific feature;

Concepts as state machines, pathfinding, AI routines should be second nature;

Ability to think like a designer to create compelling and fun game play;

Can easily communicate in English;

You are a team player and willing to take responsibility;

Passion for making and playing great games;

Excellent software design and problem-solving skills;

Excellent software debugging skills.

Excellent architectural skills. Designing many parallel and gameplay systems is not a problem for you;

Game development experience.

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

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering;

Experience with machine learning algorithms;

Experience with TDD and ECS;

Background in RPGs;

Shipped game/console titles.

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

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