Junior Engine Programmer (Gamedev)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; full-time on-site role requiring presence in the office

Company

Larian Studios develops high-quality role-playing games, including Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2.

What you will do

• Work across all aspects of game engine development.
• Write performant, robust, and maintainable C++ code.
• Debug, profile, and optimize code to meet quality and performance targets.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate on experimental and iterative feature development.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C++.
• Experience with data-driven development.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Passion for creating and playing high-quality games.
• Availability for full-time on-site work in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Open-minded, collaborative approach with willingness to experiment and iterate.

Nice to have

• Degree in computer science or software engineering.
• Experience with modern graphics APIs, console development, SIMD programming, or low-level assembly.
• Experience with networking, multiplayer, CPU and GPU profiling tools, multithreading, and modern hardware.

Culture & Benefits

• International team of more than 500 employees across seven studios.
• Open and collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged.
• Experienced game developer management team.
• Inclusive workplace with studio- and employee-organized activities.
• Small-studio feel and focus on creating high-quality games informed by community feedback.