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Engine Programmer

Job in Guildford, Surrey County, GU1, England, UK
Listing for: Larian Studios
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Game Development / Testing, C++ Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 GBP Yearly GBP 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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 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
  • Upper-intermediate English
  • 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 and creativity
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 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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