Gameplay Programmer Internship

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of C++
• Strong understanding of basic C++ concepts (types, OOP, memory management, etc.)
• Ability to write robust code without infinite loops or memory leaks
• Portfolio of personal C++ project(s) (with source code), not older than 2 years
• Projects must be personal work (university coursework will not be considered)
• Applications without coding examples will not be considered
• Open-minded and willing to experiment and iterate on features
• Good communication skills in English
• Passion for making and playing great games

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers on real gameplay systems
• Actively participate in game production as part of the technical creative team
• Design, develop, and support gameplay systems for the RPG (including code architecture)
• Work on all aspects of gameplay system implementation
• Cooperate closely with other departments to implement required game components
• Collaborate with UI designers to implement in-game UI features
• Write robust, maintainable, and high-quality code

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with ever-evolving skillsets and passion for player experience. If you want to contribute to making amazing RPG experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Larian Studios Overview

Larian Studios is an independent video game developer founded in 1996 by Swen Vincke. The company is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. It operates multiple global studios located in Quebec, Dublin, Kuala Lumpur, Guildford, Barcelona, and Warsaw. The company employs over 400 people worldwide.

Game Development

Larian Studios focuses on developing role-playing games. The company is best known for creating the Divinity franchise and Baldur's Gate 3. As an independent studio, Larian self-publishes its games. The company uses its proprietary game engine, the Divinity Engine, for development.

Entry-Level Opportunities

For entry-level job seekers, Larian Studios frequently hires across multiple disciplines. Typical early-career roles include:

• Quality assurance (QA) testers
• Junior programmers
• Junior 3D artists
• Junior writers

Working at Larian provides experience with large-scale game development. Employees collaborate across international time zones due to the studio's global structure.

Company Link: https://larian.com/