Larian Studios
Junior Graphics Programmer
- Location
- Barcelona, ES
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level
- Junior
- Posted
- 21 September 2026 (9 days ago)
Checked 8 days agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint
About this role
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 Junior Graphics Programmer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
Responsibilities • Maintain and extend our proprietary engine's VFX systems (particle simulation, materials, post-process effects, rendering/lighting pipeline)
• Collaborate closely with the Art/VFX department to implement top-quality visual effects and grow our library of VFX components
• Debug and optimize code to meet quality and performance targets
• Document code features as you build them
Requirements • Thorough knowledge of C++
• Strong technical background (bachelor's degree or comparable experience)
• Clear communication skills, written and spoken, in English
• Enthusiasm for making and playing great games
• Proficiency with modern graphics APIs such as DirectX 12, Vulkan, or Metal
• Skilled in using CPU and GPU profiling tools to diagnose and resolve bottlenecks
• Solid grasp of particle system algorithms, including GPU-based implementations
• Strong command of shading languages, with a track record of writing complex GPU algorithms
• Comfort working with multithreaded systems
• Strong software design, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Comfortable collaborating with others and taking ownership of your work
Nice To Haves • C# experience
• Experience shipping a game or console title is a strong plus
What We Offer • An international team of over 550 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
Work location
- Barcelona, ES
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Published 21 September 2026, last checked 8 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.