Senior Tools Programmer

Larian Studios; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Experienced managerial team

Inclusive activities organized by employees

Job summary

A leading game development company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Tools Programmer. In this full-time, on-site role, you'll develop and maintain tools vital for game creation. Key responsibilities include collaborating with teams, improving developer workflows, and championing feature development. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in game development tools and strong skills in C# and .NET. Join us and work with an international team committed to creating exceptional games.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience creating tools for game development.
• Experience with shipped game titles.
• Deep understanding of UI/UX design.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all development tools.
• Identify problems in content creation workflows.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to implement features.
• Act as a mentor for team members.

Skills

C#

.NET

WPF

XAML

C++

UI/UX design

Python

Digital content creation

Job description

Senior Tools Programmer – Larian Studios, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Join the team behind Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 to craft high‑calibre games.

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 narrative tools 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 fellow team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience creating tools for game development
• Shipped game titles
• Excellent C# and .NET skills for desktop applications
• 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
• Ability to analyse and understand the workflows of other disciplines
• Seeking constructive criticism and open to discussing issues or requests with end‑users
• Passionate about improving developer productivity and communicating in a supportive way
• Team player 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 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

• International team of over 500 employees across 7 studios with a small‑studio feel
• Open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed and encouraged
• Managerial team of highly experienced game developers 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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology