Larian Studios
Graphics Programmer
- Contract type
- Full Time
- Location
- Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
- Posted on
With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. We engage our players on every level with combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue. Our graphics are great, and we want to make them even better. This is where you come in.
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.
Nice to Haves
- C# experience
- Shipped game/console titles rong plus
What we offer
- An international team of over 400 employees spread across 6 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 likeminded 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