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Engine Programmer

On-site in Barcelona +1·Added 24 days ago

Larian Studios

3 open roles

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Larian Studios doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona / Warsaw
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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

Requirements

What we're looking for

3+ years game development experience
For Mac/iOS - experience in Metal, XCode, C++ and ObjectiveCd
For PC - experience with DX11 and C++
For Console - experience with DX12/AGC/NVN, console SDKs and C++
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
Strong knowledge of multithreading
Open-minded, willing to collaborate, experiment and iterate over a specific feature
Passion for making and playing great games
Knowledge of modern hardware

Nice to have

Bachelor / Master degree in computer science or software engineering
Experience with SIMD programing
Experience with low-level x86/ARM/DXBC/Spir-V assembly
Experience with networking / multiplayer
Experience with CMake
Experience with Vulkan
Experience with CI & Devops
Track record of major contributions to shipped games

The role

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 team that brought you Baldur's Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for an Engine Programmer to join the team and help us in maintaining the previous projects (Baldur's Gate 3, Divinity: Original Sin 2...) and keep them up to date.

What you'll do

Maintaining our PC/Mac/iOS/Console builds
Write performant, robust and maintainable code
Debug, profile and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Contribute in code reviews, testing and documentation
Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games

About Larian Studios

Larian Studios is an independent video game developer headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, known for creating role-playing games such as Baldur's Gate 3 and the Divinity series. The company has been independent for over 19 years and operates multiple studios across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with a focus on deep, narrative-driven RPG experiences.

Larian Studios has a significant presence in Barcelona, Spain, where it hires for roles such as Gameplay Programmer Internship and Technical Artist - Pipeline & Tools. The studio culture emphasizes creativity and collaboration, and the company actively recruits international talent across its global locations, making it an attractive option for professionals in the gaming industry.

Industry: Video Games
Founded: 1996
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Ghent, Belgium
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: larian.com

Good to know if you are moving

Larian Studios has a studio in Barcelona, Spain, offering roles in game development and technical art.
The company operates globally with studios in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, UK, Malaysia, and Poland, providing international mobility opportunities.
Barcelona is a major European tech hub, offering a vibrant lifestyle and a growing gaming industry.
Larian is known for its collaborative and creative work environment, with a focus on player-centric game design.
The company supports multiple languages, and English is commonly used in the workplace, easing the transition for international hires.

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