Lead Graphics Programmer

Larian Studios; Quebec; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Larian Studios in Canada seeks a Lead Graphics Programmer to guide the graphics team and push the capabilities of our proprietary engine across platforms. You will mentor engineers, drive rendering improvements and collaborate with fellow leads to deliver high-quality visuals for our next projects.

With a focus on performance, you will optimize rendering, coordinate cross-team reviews, and ensure robust, scalable graphics across multiple hardware targets.

Qualifications

• Lead or management experience in a graphics team.
• Extensive experience programming for games.
• Proficiency with graphics APIs (DirectX 12, Vulkan).
• Experience with CPU/GPU profiling tools.
• Strong multithreading and performance analysis skills.
• Professional written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and coach the Graphics team.
• Assist with recruiting Graphics Programmers.
• Manage code reviews and documentation of features.
• Collaborate with other programming leads and teams.
• Maintain, port and extend the proprietary engine across platforms.
• Debug and optimize to meet quality and performance targets.

Skills

Lead/Management experience

Extensive game programming

Multithreading

Gaming passion

Strong English communication

Tools

DirectX 12

Vulkan

CPU profiling tools

GPU profiling tools

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and coach our Graphics team
• Assist with recruiting of Graphics Programmers
• Manage code reviews and code features documentation
• Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
• Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
• Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
• Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
• Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
• Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
• Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games
• Safeguard company assets including source code, art work, tools, technical know-how

Requirements

• Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
• Extensive experience programming for games
• Strong mentor and coaching ability
• Passion for making and playing great games
• Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
• Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
• Multi threading should be second nature
• * This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.
• A professional level of written and spoken English*

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 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

* Due to the global nature of our operations and the need to engage daily with an international team, fluency in English is essential for this position at Larian.