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

• 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

• Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
• Extensive experience programming for games
• 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.

• 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

* 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.