Engine Programming Internship

Larian Studios
Barcelona, Spain
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Engine programming interns with hands-on C++ experience and a personal project portfolio will find this technical and collaborative role in Barcelona.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a track record of personal C++ projects and a willingness to experiment with game engine systems will thrive here.
    — “Portfolio of personal C++ project(s) (with source code), not older than 2 years”
  • Individuals who prefer working in a small-studio environment with a global team and are open to on-site collaboration are well-suited for this role.
    — “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”

Things to consider

  • The internship requires full-time on-site presence in Barcelona, which may not be feasible for remote candidates.
    — “Willingness to work full-time on-site at our Barcelona studio”
  • University coursework is not considered, so candidates must have relevant personal coding experience.
    — “Applications without coding examples will not be considered”

How to stand out

  • Highlight personal C++ projects that demonstrate memory management and system-level programming in your resume.
    — “Help to maintain and extend our proprietary engine’s tech stack (Memory management, networking, ECS, data structures, performance optimization, physics systems, animation systems  …)”
  • Emphasize your ability to work in a creative team and contribute to technical design discussions.
    — “Be an active participant in the design and production of the game; the technical side of the creative team!”
  • Showcase your problem-solving skills through specific examples in your application materials.
    — “Problem-solving skills”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • maintaining and extending proprietary engine
  • implementing game components
  • writing robust code
Typical background
C++ programming experiencepersonal projects

Skills & requirements

Required

C++Memory ManagementNetworkingPerformance OptimizationProblem-solving

Preferred

Game DevelopmentTeam Collaboration

Stack & domain

C++

About the role

Original posting from Larian Studios via Lever

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 an Engine Programming Intern to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities:

  • Help to maintain and extend our proprietary engine’s tech stack (Memory management, networking, ECS, data structures, performance optimization, physics systems, animation systems  …)
  • Work closely together with the other departments to implement the needed game components.
  • Write robust, performant, well tested and maintainable code.
  • Be an active participant in the design and production of the game; the technical side of the creative team!

Requirements:

  • Good knowledge of C++.
  • Strong understanding of basic C++ concepts (types, OOP, memory management, etc.)
  • 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, willing to experiment and iterate over a specific feature.
  • Good communication skills in English.
  • You are a team player and willing to take responsibility.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to work full-time on-site at our Barcelona studio.

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 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

Source: Larian Studios careers (Lever)

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