Junior Engine Programmer

Larian Studios; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 119,236 - 178,855; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and collaborative environment

Inclusive activities organized by employees

Experienced managerial team

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Malaysia is seeking a Junior Engine Programmer to enhance their high-quality role-playing games. Responsibilities include Engine Development, writing maintainable code, and optimizing performance. Candidates should be proficient in C++, have a passion for gaming, and a professional level of English. An inclusive work environment and collaborative culture are part of the offering, making it a great opportunity for passionate game developers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ is required.
• Open-minded and willing to collaborate and experiment.
• Passion for making and playing great games is essential.
• Experience with data-driven development is a plus.
• Must have a professional level of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of Engine Development.
• Write performant, robust and maintainable code.
• Debug, profile, and optimise code for quality and performance.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Show strong passion for creating high-quality games.

Skills

Proficiency in C++

Open-mindedness and collaboration

Passion for making games

Experience with data-driven development

Professional English skills

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Modern graphics API's (Vulkan, D3D12, GNM)

Modern console development (PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, Switch 1/2)

Networking / multiplayer

CPU and GPU profiling tools

SIMD programming

Multithreading

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 a Junior Engine Programmer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of Engine Development
• Write performant, robust and maintainable code
• Debug, profile and optimise code to hit quality and performance targets
• Contribute to code reviews, testing and documentation
• Show strong passion for making the highest quality state-of-the-art games

Requirements

• Proficiency in C++
• Open-minded, willing to collaborate, experiment and iterate over a specific feature
• Passion for making and playing great games
• Experience with data-driven development
• A professional level of written and spoken English

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer science or software engineering
• Experience with modern graphics API's (Vulkan, D3D12, GNM, ...)
• Experience with modern console development (PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, Switch 1/2...)
• Experience with SIMD programming
• Experience with low-level x86/ARM/DXBC/Spir-V assembly
• Experience with networking / multiplayer
• Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
• Multithreading should be second nature
• Knowledge of modern hardware

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