Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Junior Graphics Programmer

Game EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBarcelona, SpainNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of C++.
A strong technical background, demonstrated by a bachelor's degree or comparable experience.
Clear written and spoken communication skills in English.
Proficiency with modern graphics APIs such as DirectX 12, Vulkan, or Metal.
Skill in using CPU and GPU profiling tools to diagnose and resolve bottlenecks.
A solid grasp of particle system algorithms, including GPU-based implementations.
A strong command of shading languages and a track record of writing complex GPU algorithms.
Comfort working with multithreaded systems.
Strong software design, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Comfort collaborating with others and taking ownership of work.

Responsibilities

Maintain and extend the proprietary engine's visual effects systems, including particle simulation, materials, post-process effects, and the rendering and lighting pipeline.
Collaborate closely with the Art/VFX department to implement high-quality visual effects and expand the library of visual-effects components.
Debug and optimize code to meet quality and performance targets.
Document code features while building them.

Desired Qualifications

C# experience.
Experience shipping a game or console title.

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

Responsibilities

Maintain and extend our proprietary engine's VFX systems (particle simulation, materials, post-process effects, rendering/lighting pipeline)

Collaborate closely with the Art/VFX department to implement top-quality visual effects and grow our library of VFX components

Debug and optimize code to meet quality and performance targets

Document code features as you build them

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of C++
Strong technical background (bachelor's degree or comparable experience)
Clear communication skills, written and spoken, in English
Enthusiasm for making and playing great games
Proficiency with modern graphics APIs such as DirectX 12, Vulkan, or Metal
Skilled in using CPU and GPU profiling tools to diagnose and resolve bottlenecks
Solid grasp of particle system algorithms, including GPU-based implementations
Strong command of shading languages, with a track record of writing complex GPU algorithms
Comfort working with multithreaded systems
Strong software design, problem-solving, and debugging skills
Comfortable collaborating with others and taking ownership of your work

Nice To Haves

C# experience

Experience shipping a game or console title is a strong plus

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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