Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Senior Tools Programmer

Game EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience creating tools for game development.
Experience shipping game titles.
Excellent C# and .NET skills for desktop applications.
A deep understanding of WPF and XAML.
Experience with UI/UX and tool design.
Experience improving long-lived internal tools with legacy components.
Thorough C++ knowledge.
Ability to analyse and understand the workflows of other disciplines.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Full-time, on-site presence in the office is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain development tools.
Design, implement, and maintain user interfaces.
Identify and solve problems in content creation workflows and pipelines.
Engage closely with narrative tools across writing, scripting, and cinematics departments.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to implement new engine and editor features.
Drive feature development and help find solutions for new engine and tools features.
Communicate regularly with team members and stakeholders.
Represent the team and its ideals in day-to-day communication.
Act as a role model and mentor for fellow team members.
Take ownership of tools, planning, and communication, and drive feature development from start to finish.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Python.
Experience developing digital content creation pipelines.
Experience writing plugins or tools for Maya or Blender.
Experience making mods for larger games.

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 Programmerto join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain all development tools
Design, implement and maintain user interfaces
Identify and solve problems in our content creation workflows and pipelines
Engage closely with our narrative tools, spread across departments such as writing, scripting and cinematics
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to implement new engine and editor features
Be a driving force behind feature development, instrumental in finding the best solutions for new engine and tools features
Communicate openly and regularly with team members and stakeholders
Represent the team and its ideals in day-to-day communication
Act as a role model and mentor for your fellow team members

Requirements

5+ years of experience creating tools for game development
Shipped game titles
Excellent C# and .NET skills for desktop applications
A deep understanding of WPF and XAML
Experience with, and excellent feel for UI/UX and tool design
Experience improving long-lived internal tools with legacy components
Thorough C++ knowledge
Open-minded and willing to iterate on a feature based on feedback
The ability to analyse 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, planning and communication. Driving feature development from start to finish
Fluent written and spoken English
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity

Nice to have

Familiarity with Python
Experience developing DCC (digital content creation) pipelines
Experience writing plugins/tools for Maya/Blender
Experience making mods for larger 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

About the Company

Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Larian Studios develops premium role-playing games (RPGs) for PC and consoles, with Divinity: Original Sin 2 as a flagship title. Its products are complete, story-driven games that blend combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue to create immersive experiences. The company monetizes through game sales and may offer DLCs or expansions, while keeping the core games as the main focus. Larian emphasizes high-quality development through strong internal tools for tracking performance and player feedback, and it engages with the community to refine its games. It differentiates itself with deep, tactical RPG gameplay, strong storytelling, cooperative multiplayer options, and a global approach to reach RPG enthusiasts. The goal is to deliver engaging, well-crafted RPGs to players worldwide and continuously improve them by incorporating feedback and expanding content.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Pre-seed
Total funding: $3.2M
Headquarters: Ghent, Belgium
Founded: 1996

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