Senior Gameplay Programmer

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

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.
Must have:
  • C++ Experience
  • TDD Production
  • ECS Production
  • RPG Systems
Good to have:
  • Gameplay Scripting
  • Console Titles
  • State Machines
  • Pathfinding
Perks:
  • Award-Winning Studio
  • Team Environment

Job Details

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

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.

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