Senior Gameplay Programmer

3 Days ago • 5 Years +

About the job

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Larian Studios seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer with 5+ years of experience in C++, TDD, and ECS for crafting high-quality RPGs. You'll work closely with content teams to implement features, write robust code, and bring player perspective to the design process. Experience with gameplay scripting and shipped console titles is a plus.

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

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with ever-evolving skillsets and passion for player experience. If you want to contribute to making amazing RPG experiences, we would love to hear from you.

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About The Company

Larian Studios

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In 1996, in a small office in Ghent, Belgium, Larian Studios was born. Since then, our passion to create a world class video games has driven the Divinity series - six games that straddle multiple genres and defy expectations. Our first crowdfunded success, Divinity: Original Sin, won over 150 awards and nominations, and the recently-released sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 launched with a 93 Metacritic rating, as well as over 160 awards (Including the Bafta for Best Multiplayer Game) and counting! Thanks to the success of these two games, our family has grown to over 400 people around the world, working in our Ghent, Quebec, Dublin, Kuala Lumpur, Guildford and Barcelona studios. Our latest title Baldur's Gate 3 released in 2023 to critical acclaim and is now listed among Metacritic's Must-Play games.