Senior Engine Programmer

Larian Studios Poland · Quebec City, Canada
Location
Quebec City, Canada
Work mode
On-site
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Salary
Not stated
Department
Engine Programming
Languages
EN
Posted
7 Nov 2026

Verified open 7 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

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Senior Engine Programmer

Engine Programming / Full -time

Senior Engine 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 Senior Engine 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 engine development
  • 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
  • Be an active participant in the design and production of the engine
  • Mentor and support team members

Requirements

  • 5+ years game development experience
  • Expert in C++
  • Open-minded, willing to collaborate, experiment and iterate over a specific feature
  • Passion for making and playing great games
  • Experience with data driven development
  • Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
  • Multithreading should be second nature
  • Knowledge of modern hardware
  • This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written*

Nice to haves

  • Bachelor / Master degree in computer science or software engineering
  • Experience with modern graphics API's (Vulkan, D3D12, GNM, ...)
  • Experience with modern console development (PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, ...)
  • Experience with SIMD programing
  • Experience with low-level x86/ARM/DXBC/Spir-V assembly
  • Experience with networking / multiplayer
  • Track record of major contributions to shipped games

What we offer

  • An international team of over 600 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

* Due to the global nature of our operations and the need to engage daily with an international team, fluency in English is essential for this position at Larian.

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