Tools Programmer

Larian Studios; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Guildford is seeking a Tools Programmer to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing and maintaining tools essential for game development, focusing on enhancing developer productivity and collaborating across disciplines. Candidates should possess excellent C# and .NET skills, a solid understanding of WPF and XAML, and be fluent in English. With an open, inclusive environment, this full-time position values team collaboration and creativity.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Inclusive activities

Experienced management team

Qualifications

• Excellent C# and .NET skills for desktop applications.
• Solid understanding of WPF and XAML.
• Open-minded and willing to iterate based on feedback.
• Fluent written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all development tools.
• Design, implement and maintain user interfaces.
• Identify and solve problems in content creation workflows.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to implement new features.
• Communicate openly with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

C#

.NET

WPF

XAML

C++

Python

Game development tools

Tools

Maya

Blender

Job description

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.

Tools Programmer

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