At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a talented Graphics team to create high-quality games.
- Company: Join Larian Studios, the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2.
- Benefits: Collaborative environment, international team, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Full-time, on-site role fostering creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the gaming industry with cutting-edge technology and passionate colleagues.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience, excellent C++ skills, and a passion for gaming.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
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 additional Lead Graphics Programmer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and coach our Graphics team
- Assist with recruiting of Graphics 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
Requirements
- Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
- Extensive experience programming for games
- Excellent C++ skills
- Strong mentor and coaching ability
- 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. A professional level of written and spoken English is essential for this position at Larian.
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
Lead Graphics Programmer in Québec employer: Larian Studios
Larian Studios is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture, perfect for creative minds eager to push the boundaries of game development. Located in Canada, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritizes professional growth and innovation, alongside competitive compensation and unique opportunities to work on critically acclaimed titles like Baldur’s Gate 3. Join us to be part of a passionate team where your contributions directly impact the gaming experience.
