Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Graphics Programmer

Game EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWarsaw, PolandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of C++.
A strong technical background, with a bachelor's degree or comparable experience.
Good spoken and written English.
Experience with modern graphics APIs such as DirectX 12, Vulkan, or Metal.
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools.
Experience with particle system algorithms, including GPU particle implementations.
Excellent knowledge of shading languages and experience writing complex GPU algorithms using shading languages.
Multi-threading should be second nature.
Excellent software design and problem-solving skills.
Excellent software debugging skills.
Willingness to take responsibility.
The role is full-time and on-site, requiring presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

Responsibilities

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

Desired Qualifications

C# experience.
Previously shipped game or console titles.

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

Responsibilities

To maintain and extend our proprietary engine on its VFX related part (particle simulation, materials, post-process effects, rendering/lighting pipeline).
Work closely together with Art/VFX department, to implement visual effects of topnotch quality and extending our library of existing VFX components.
Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Document code features.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of C++.
Strong technical background (bachelor’s degree or comparable experience).
Good spoken/written English.
Passion for making and playing great games.
Experience with modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, Metal.
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools.
Experience with particle system algorithms, including GPU particle implementations.
Excellent knowledge of shading languages and experience with writing complex GPU algorithms using shading languages.
Multi threading should be second nature.
Excellent software design and problem-solving skills.
Excellent software debugging skills.
You are a team player and willing to take responsibility.
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

Nice to Haves

C# experience
Previously shipped game/console titles 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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