Lead Software Engineer

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Gaming • Software
The Role

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Technical Directors, Producers and all disciplines on project planning, milestones and risk management. Define & distribute workload, ensure smooth & timely delivery.

  • Work closely with other leads and disciplines to translate design goals into practical, scalable technical solutions.

  • Demonstrate technical ownership, manage the technical design and implementation for assigned areas of the project, ensuring quality, performance, and stability.

  • Contribute to coding, debugging, and performance optimisation – leading from the front when challenges arise.

  • Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to the team.

  • Drive improvements in workflows, tools, pipelines and roll out best practices to the team.

  • Drive engagement & manage team performance, addressing issues early, and recognizing strong contributions.

  • Contribute to adapting team capabilities to business needs: hire, onboard, upskill team members and responsibly support thoughtful transitions when roles or fit evolve.

  • Support career development by identifying and providing development opportunities (stretch assignments, mentoring, training).

  • Promote and uphold studio standards for code quality, architecture, and documentation.

  • Build a culture of excellence, positivity, trust and innovation.

  • Stay current with games industry & trends, new techniques & emerging technologies. Learn and apply new technologies as needed to support project goals. Continuously refine Engineering production pipelines, processes, and tools.

Qualifications
  • 6+ years of professional programming experience in game development using C++ and/or C#.

  • Proven experience leading teams on shipped titles.

  • Deep understanding of Unreal and/or Unity engines.

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, technical design, and debugging techniques.

  • Skilled with Perforce and Git for version control.

  • Excellent communication, mentorship, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience shipping games on consoles, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Switch.

  • Solid understanding of agile production methodologies and tools, including JIRA.

  • Strong organisational skills to manage multiple responsibilities and delegate effectively.

  • An ability and desire to quickly learn and use any unfamiliar technologies used on our projects.

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The Company
HQ: Singapore, Singapore
3,007 Employees

What We Do

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide. Visit www.virtuosgames.com to find out how we can make games better, together.

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