Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Gameplay Programmer Intern

Game EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

InternshipBarcelona, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Solid knowledge of C++.
Strong understanding of basic C++ concepts, including types, object-oriented programming, and memory management.
Ability to write robust code without infinite loops or memory leaks.
Portfolio of personal C++ projects with source code, created within the last two years; university coursework does not qualify.
Applications must include coding examples.
Open-mindedness and willingness to experiment and iterate on features.
Good communication skills in English.
Passion for making and playing games.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with developers on real gameplay systems.
Actively participate in game production as part of the technical creative team.
Design, develop, and support gameplay systems for the role-playing game, including code architecture.
Work on all aspects of gameplay system implementation.
Cooperate closely with other departments to implement required game components.
Collaborate with user interface designers to implement in-game user interface features.
Write robust, maintainable, and high-quality 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 a Gameplay Programming Internto join the team and help us in crafting the high caliber games our fans have come to expect.

Requirements

Solid knowledge of C++
Strong understanding of basic C++ concepts (types, OOP, memory management, etc.)
Ability to write robust code without infinite loops or memory leaks
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 and willing to experiment and iterate on features
Good communication skills in English
Passion for making and playing great games

Responsibilities

Collaborate with developers on real gameplay systems
Actively participate in game production as part of the technical creative team
Design, develop, and support gameplay systems for the RPG (including code architecture)
Work on all aspects of gameplay system implementation
Cooperate closely with other departments to implement required game components
Collaborate with UI designers to implement in-game UI features
Write robust, maintainable, and high-quality code

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.

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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