Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of the game.
• Work closely together with the content departments to implement the needed game features
• Translate design wishes into technical requirements
• Deliver features in full and on time. UI, engine, tools - all aspects should be covered and executed.
• Write robust and maintainable code
• Be the first line of feedback on the features you are working on.
• Be an active participant in the design and production of the game
• Bring player perspective and technical expertise to the table.
• Plan and execute complex projects and features.
• Be transparent: regularly update stakeholders and production on your progress
• Team player: continuously communicate and align with other team members
• Mentor team members and support the Lead

Requirements

• 5+ years of game development experience with c++ and proprietary engine
• Expert in C++
• Production experience with TDD
• Production experience with ECS
• Excellent feel for RPG systems and gameplay in general
• Open-minded, willing to experiment and iterate over and over the feature
• Concepts as state machines, pathfinding, AI routines should be second nature
• Ability to think like a designer to create compelling and fun gameplay
• Upper-intermediate English
• You are a team player and willing to take responsibility for features, planning, and communication
• Passion for making and playing great games. You play video games regularly
• Excellent software, system design, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent software debugging skills
• Shipped game/console titles
• Experience with gameplay scripting

Nice to have

• Degree in computer science or software engineering
• Experience in WPF
• Experience in Lua
• Strong background in RPGs

What We Offer

• An international team of over 450 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