Gameplay programmer

Job description

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 systems of the game: engine features, gameplay, UI, audio, animation, scripting, tools. - Work closely together with the other departments to implement the needed game components; - Work together with almost all content creators to deliver required features; - Write robust, maintainable auto-testable code in TDD fashion; - Be an active participant in the design and production of the game — technical side of the creative team and first line of feedback; - Help scope features and advise on best ways to implement them; - Work within an international team on a daily basis, spread between multiple studios across the world. ### Requirements - 4+ years experience **in C++;** - Excellent feel for RPG systems and gameplay in general; - Experience with commercial proprietary engines; - Open-minded, willing to experiment and iterate over a specific feature; - Concepts as state machines, pathfinding, AI routines should be second nature; - Ability to think like a designer to create compelling and fun game play; - Can easily communicate in English; - You are a team player and willing to take responsibility; - Passion for making and playing great games; - Excellent software design and problem-solving skills; - Excellent software debugging skills. - Excellent architectural skills. Designing many parallel and gameplay systems is not a problem for you; - Game development experience. - This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity. ### Nice to have - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering; - Experience with machine learning algorithms; - Experience with TDD and ECS; - Background in RPGs; - Shipped game/console titles. ### 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