Tools Programmer

Larian Studios, an award-winning developer known for Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, is seeking a Tools Programmer to join their team in Guildford. The role involves developing and maintaining various development tools, designing user interfaces, and optimizing content creation workflows. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to implement new engine and editor features, driving feature development from inception to completion to craft high-calibre games.

Must Have

• Develop and maintain all development tools
• Design, implement and maintain user interfaces
• Identify and solve problems in content creation workflows and pipelines
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to implement new engine and editor features
• Be a driving force behind feature development
• Communicate openly and regularly with team members and stakeholders
• Excellent C# and .NET skills for desktop applications
• Solid understanding of WPF and XAML
• C++ general knowledge
• Ability to analyse and understand the workflows of other disciplines
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Full-time, on-site role requiring office presence

Good to Have

• 2+ years of experience creating tools for game development
• Familiarity with Python
• Experience developing DCC (digital content creation) pipelines
• Experience writing plugins/tools for Maya/Blender
• Experience making mods for larger games

Perks & Benefits

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans

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 Tools Programmer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all development tools
• Design, implement and maintain user interfaces
• Identify and solve problems in our content creation workflows and pipelines
• 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

Requirements

• Excellent C# and .NET skills for desktop applications
• Solid understanding of WPF and XAML
• C++ general knowledge
• Open-minded and willing to iterate on a feature based on feedback
• The ability to analyse and understand the workflows of other disciplines
• You seek constructive criticism and are open to discuss issues or requests with end-users
• You are passionate about improving developer productivity and communicate in a supportive way
• You are a team player and 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 your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience creating tools for game development
• 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

• 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