Tools Programmer.

Games Jobs Direct; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Canada is seeking a Tools Programmer to develop and maintain essential tools for creating high-quality games. The ideal candidate has solid experience with C# and .NET and is passionate about improving developer productivity. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to implement features and solving workflow issues. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Open, collaborative environment

Inclusive activities organized by the studios

Management team with experienced developers

Qualifications

• Solid experience creating tools for game development.
• Excellent C# and .NET skills for desktop applications.
• Experience with WPF and XAML.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all development tools.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to implement new features.
• Identify and solve problems in content creation workflows.

Skills

C#

.NET

UI / UX Design

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Tools Programmer

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all development tools, including our world editor and performance tools
• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team to implement new engine and editor features
• Identify and solve problems in our content creation workflows and pipelines
• Actively participate in finding the best solution for new engine and tools features
• Design, implement and maintain user interfaces

Requirements

• Solid experience creating tools for game development
• Excellent C# and .NET skills for desktop applications
• Experience working with WPF and XAML
• Excellent feel for UI / UX and tool design
• C++ general knowledge
• Open‑minded and willing to iterate on a feature based on feedback
• The ability to analyze 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
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience
• Please submit examples of your past work

Nice to haves

• Familiarity with Python
• Experience with making extensions for Visual Studio Code (Not just using VS Code)
• Experience making games with Unity, Unreal, Godot as hobby project
• Experience with digital content creation programs (Maya, Blender, …), using them, writing plug‑ins for them or supporting people who use them
• Experience making tools for Unreal Engine
• Experience making mods for large games
• Self‑driven and passionate about improving people’s day‑to‑day and supporting and solving problems for humans
• Social, easy to communicate with, friendly, empathetic
• Finds gratification in solving problems for people, not because the problem is "technically cool"
• UI / UX design experience or working with UI / UX designers

What we offer

• An international team of over 400 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
• 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.