Lead Engine Programmer at Larian Studios (Warsaw, Poland)
Larian Studios· Warsaw, Poland·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
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 an Lead Engine 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 Engine team
- Assist with recruiting of Engine 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
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- 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.
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
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.
Why work at Larian Studios
- Culture: Larian describes itself as “a very ambitious team that seeks to improve the state of the art” and prides itself on “having fun bringing worlds to life every day” (larian.com).
- Work Environment: Positions are primarily on‑site at one of the seven studios (Ghent, Barcelona, Dublin, Guildford, Kuala Lumpur, Quebec, Warsaw). Remote/hybrid options are not explicitly advertised; most listings specify “On‑site”.
- Perks & Engineering Culture: The studio invests heavily in proprietary engine technology (Divinity Engine) and supports a wide range of specializations (gameplay, graphics, tools, engine programming, machine learning, etc.). Team members come from top studios like CD PROJEKT RED, Ubisoft, and Creative Assembly.
- Notable Perks: Not detailed in the search results, but the company’s independence and award‑winning track record suggest a creative, low‑bureaucracy environment.