Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Engine Programming Intern

Game EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

InternshipBarcelona, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Good knowledge of C++.
Strong understanding of basic C++ concepts, including types, object-oriented programming, and memory management.
Provide a portfolio of personal C++ projects with source code that are no older than two years; university coursework does not qualify.
Applications must include coding examples.
Be open-minded and willing to experiment and iterate on a specific feature.
Communicate in English.
Be willing to work full-time on-site at the Barcelona studio.

Responsibilities

Help maintain and extend the proprietary engine technology stack, including memory management, networking, entity-component-system architecture, data structures, performance optimization, physics systems, and animation systems.
Work closely with other departments to implement needed game components.
Write robust, performant, well-tested, and maintainable code.
Participate in the design and production of the game as part of the technical creative team.

Desired Qualifications

Have personal C++ projects with source code.

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

Responsibilities

Help to maintain and extend our proprietary engine’s tech stack (Memory management, networking, ECS, data structures, performance optimization, physics systems, animation systems …)
Work closely together with the other departments to implement the needed game components.
Write robust, performant, well tested and maintainable code.
Be an active participant in the design and production of the game; the technical side of the creative team!

Requirements

Good knowledge of C++.
Strong understanding of basic C++ concepts (types, OOP, memory management, etc.)
Portfolio of personal C++ project(s) (with source code), not older than 2 years
Projects must be personal work (university coursework will not be considered)
Applications without coding examples will not be considered
Open minded, willing to experiment and iterate over a specific feature.
Good communication skills in English.
You are a team player and willing to take responsibility.
Problem-solving skills.
Willingness to work full-time on-site at our Barcelona studio.

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 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

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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