Senior Tools Programmer

Larian Studios; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading video game development studio in Barcelona is seeking a Tools Programmer to enhance their game development tools and workflows. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in game development, strong skills in C# and .NET, and a passion for improving developer productivity. This full-time role requires on-site presence to foster collaboration and creativity within a talented international team.

Servicios

International team environment

Open collaborative culture

Experienced managerial team

Inclusive activities for employees

Formación

• 5+ years of experience creating tools for game development.
• Shipped game titles showcasing your skills.
• Experience with legacy components and improvement of internal tools.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain all development tools.
• Design, implement and maintain user interfaces.
• Identify and solve problems in content creation workflows.

Conocimientos

C#

.NET

WPF

XAML

C++

UI/UX design

Game development tools

Collaborative communication

Descripción del empleo

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 calibre games our fans have come to expect.

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

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

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Python
• Experience developing DCC (digital content creation) pipelines
• Experience writing plugins/tools for Maya/Blender
• Experience making mods for larger games

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