Lead Engine Programmer | Responsable programmation moteur
Larian
| Company | Larian |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Quebec |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (lever) |
Description
(Version française ci-dessous)
Lead Engine Programmer
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 an Engine Lead Programmer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
Responsibilities
● Lead, mentor and coach our Engine team
● Assist with recruiting of Engine Programmers
● Manage code reviews and code features documentation
● Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
● Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
● Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
● Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
● Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
● Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
● Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games
● Safeguard company assets including source code, art work, tools, technical know-how
Requirements
● Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
● Extensive experience programming for games
● Excellent C++ skills
● Strong mentor and coaching ability
● Excellent written and spoken English skills*
● Passion for making and playing great games
● Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
● Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
● Multi threading should be second nature
● This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.
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
* Due to the global nature of our operations and the need to engage daily with an international team, fluency in English is essential for this position at Larian.
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Responsable programmation moteur
Maintes fois primé, Larian Studios a amplement démontré sa volonté de proposer des jeux de rôle de très haute qualité. À l'heure où le studio à l'origine de titres comme Baldur's Gate 3 et Divinity: Original Sin 2 se tourne vers de nouveaux projets, nous sommes en quête d'un responsable dans le domaine de la programmation moteur, qui rejoindra l'équipe et nous aidera à créer les jeux d'excellence auxquels nos fans sont habitués.
Responsabilités
● Diriger et encadrer notre équipe moteur
● Aider à l'embauche de programmeurs moteur
● Gérer les revues du code et la documentation des fonctionnalités du code
● Travailler de concert avec les autres responsables de la programmation de Larian Studios
● Aider à la maintenance, au portage et au développement de notre moteur propriétaire sur de multiples plateformes
● Déboguer et optimiser le code pour atteindre nos objectifs en termes de qualité et de performance
● Démontrer une passion évidente pour la programmation de bas niveau et un intérêt manifeste pour l'analyse des performances
● Mener les tâches à bien dans les délais et selon des normes élevées et systématiques de qualité
● Développer des logiciels de qualité en respectant les échéances des projets et en satisfaisant les normes de l'équipe