Senior Tools Programmer at Larian Studios

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Game Development, Video GamesIndustries

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

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

Skills

.NET

WPF

XAML

C++

UI/UX

Tool Design

Game Development Tools

Pipelines

Larian Studios

Develops high-quality role-playing video games

About Larian Studios

Larian Studios develops high-quality role-playing games (RPGs) and is best known for its acclaimed title, Divinity: Original Sin 2, which won PC Game of the Year in 2017. The company focuses on creating immersive gameplay experiences that include combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue. Larian Studios generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of its games on platforms like PC and consoles, and may also earn from downloadable content and expansions. What sets Larian Studios apart from its competitors is its commitment to player engagement and community feedback, actively involving players in the development process through social media. The company's goal is to continuously improve and innovate its games while maintaining high quality, as evidenced by its investment in internal tools for tracking performance and ongoing recruitment of talented developers.

Ghent, BelgiumHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

$3.2MTotal Funding

PRE_SEEDCompany Stage

GamingIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Not developing Baldur's Gate 4 may lead to missed revenue and fan disappointment.

Lengthy development timeline for next RPG may result in financial strain and market irrelevance.

Arcane Archer addition instead of popular subclasses could lead to player dissatisfaction.

Differentiation

Larian Studios excels in creating award-winning, high-quality RPGs like Divinity: Original Sin 2.

The company emphasizes player engagement through combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue.

Larian Studios actively incorporates community feedback to refine and improve their games.

Upsides

Baldur's Gate 3's success highlights potential for high-quality RPGs to achieve critical acclaim.

Crossplay and photo modes in Patch 8 enhance player engagement and broaden appeal.

New ambitious RPG project builds anticipation and ensures thorough development for future success.

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