Junior Gameplay Programmer

Larian Studios; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio is seeking a passionate Gameplay Programmer to help craft high-caliber games. You will work on various aspects of game development, writing robust C++ code and contributing to the design and production process in an international team environment.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of C++ and game development concepts.
• Strong mathematical skills, particularly in 3D math.
• Ability to write maintainable, robust code.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of game development including gameplay, UI, and audio.
• Write robust, maintainable code in a TDD fashion.
• Collaborate with content creators to deliver required features.

Skills

C++

Mathematics

Game Development Concepts

Team Collaboration

Communication

Experimentation

Education

Portfolio of personal project(s) in C++

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 Gameplay 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 the game: gameplay, UI, audio, animation, scripting, engine features;
• Deliver features ready for testing and review no matter how many components of the game it touches;
• Work together with almost all content creators to deliver required features;
• Write robust, maintainable auto-testable code in TDD fashion;
• Be an active participant in the design and production of the game — technical side of the creative team and first line of feedback! Help scope features and advise on best ways to implement them;
• Work within an international team on a daily basis, spread between multiple studios across the world.

Requirements

• Good understanding of C++:
• Understanding of C++ concepts (such as types, OOP, Memory management etc.);
• Be able to write robust code without infinite loops and memory leaks;
• Strong mathematical skills, especially 3d math, vectors, matrices, etc.;
• Familiarity with game concepts such as state machines, pathfinding, AI, and others;
• Portfolio of personal project(s) developed in C++, including source code not older than 2 years; - does not apply if you have relevant professional gamedev experience
• Projects done during the coursework at university will not count as we would like to see what you like to work on and your level of coding;
• Well spoken and written English;
• Good feel for RPG systems and gameplay in general;
• Open-minded, willing to experiment and iterate over a specific feature;
• You are a team player and willing to take responsibility and ownership;
• You do not hesitate to reach out to stakeholders to clarify requirements or provide feedback, or ideas;
• You are capable of organizing yourself and keeping track of your own progress and tasks;
• Passion for making and playing games.

Nice to have

• Professional game development experience;
• Experience with TDD;
• Experience with ECS;
• Background in RPGs;
• Shipped game/console titles.