Graphics Programmer

Larian Studios; Guildford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Larian Studios in Guildford is seeking a Graphics Programmer to maintain and extend our engine's VFX and rendering pipeline, collaborating with Art/VFX to deliver high-quality effects for our award-winning RPGs.

You will optimize code for performance, implement GPU particle systems, and contribute to shading and multi-threaded rendering, with a passion for great games and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Multithreading should be second nature.
• Excellent software design and problem-solving skills.
• You are a team player and willing to take responsibility.

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.

Skills

C++

Graphics APIs

GPU profiling

Multithreading

Shading languages

Debugging

Team player

English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DirectX 12

Vulkan

Metal

Job description

Warsaw / Gent / GuildfordCode - Graphics Programming /Full -time /On-siteWith 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 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feelAn open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouragedA 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