Tools Programmer

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 Tools Programmer to join the team and help us in crafting the high caliber games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all development tools, including our world editor and performance tools
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to implement new engine and editor features
• Identify and solve problems in our content creation workflows and pipelines
• Actively participate in finding the best solution for new engine and tools features
• Design, implement and maintain user interfaces

Requirements

• Solid experience creating tools for game development
• Excellent C# and .NET skills for desktop applications
• Experience working with WPF and XAML
• Excellent feel for UI/UX and tool design
• C++ general knowledge
• Open-minded and willing to iterate on a feature based on feedback
• The ability to analyze and understand the workflows of other disciplines
• You seek constructive criticism and are open to discuss issues or requests with end-users
• You are passionate about improving developer productivity and communicate in a supportive way
• You are a team player and willing to take ownership of tools
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience
• Please submit examples of your past work

Nice to haves

• Familiarity with Python
• Experience with making extensions for Visual Studio Code (Not just using VS Code)
• Experience making games with Unity, Unreal, Godot (e.g. as hobby project)
• Experience with digital content creation programs (Maya, Blender, …), using them, writing plug-ins for them or supporting people who use them
• Experience making tools for Unreal Engine
• Experience making mods for large games
• Self-driven and passionate about improving people’s day-to-day and supporting and solving problems for humans
• Social, easy to communicate with, friendly, empathetic
• Finds gratification in solving problems for people, not because the problem is “technically cool”
• UI/UX design experience or working with UI/UX designers

What we offer

• An international team of over 400 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 likeminded 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