The Role
Lead a team to design and build production-grade full-stack tools for game asset pipelines, including agent/LLM harnesses, scalable Python backends, secure REST APIs, frontend interfaces (Vue/React), database optimization, CI/CD, testing, performance tuning, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineers and contributing to architecture.
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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
We’re seeking a lead Full-Stack Engineer to lead a diverse team to design, implement, and optimize production-grade tools and applications that support video game asset pipelines and production workflows.
Responsibilities- Agent loop & harness engineering
- Own prompting strategy at scale: system prompt design, guardrails, mitigation of context poisoning and pollution, and management of hyperparameters (context window sizing, lost-in-the-middle effects, temperature, top-k).
- Design tool interfaces for agents: MCP servers, structured inputs/outputs for context, and sub-agent composition patterns.
- Champion best practices for typed-agent frameworks, with first-class observability and telemetry baked into every agent.
- Evaluate and integrate **local LLM** options where latency, cost, or data-residency requirements demand it.
- Backend
- Design and build scalable backend services and secure RESTful APIs using Python (FastAPI or Flask).
- Model, query, and optimize data across relational and NoSQL databases; implement caching and messaging when needed.
- Enforce authentication/authorization, input validation, and robust error handling.
- Quality, performance, and delivery
- Write comprehensive tests with tools such as pytest.
- Own performance tuning, troubleshooting, code reviews, and technical documentation.
- Set up and maintain CI/CD with Git and GitLab; use Docker for local development and deployment pipelines.
- Collaboration and process
- Lead a group of engineers to deliver AI/Software project.
- Partner with UI/UX, backend, production, SRE, and IT stakeholders to deliver user-centric solutions.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers.
- Work within agile methodologies, continuously improving team practices.
- 7+ years of professional experience building production applications as a full‑stack engineer.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Python (FastAPI or Flask), RESTful API design, and SQLAlchemy/Pydantic or similar tooling.
- Proficiency in Vue or React, including routing, state management (Vuex/Pinia or Redux), and component libraries.
- Proven experience working on public cloud like AWS/GCP
- Database proficiency with relational systems (PostgreSQL) and familiarity with NoSQL (MongoDB, Vector DB); experience with caching and message queues (Redis) is valued.
- Proven testing mindset and experience with automated test suites.
- Comfortable with Git, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker.
- Clear communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Nice to have
- Experience with agent development frameworks (LangChain/LangGraph) is a plus.
- Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
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.
About Our Team
Virtuos first set foot in Singapore in 2018, establishing our new head office at the One-North technology park located just a few minutes away from the city center.
Virtuos Singapore is home to several skilled executives and engineers who support our studios globally. Many of our corporate departments are located here, as well as our new R&D center, dedicated to developing new tools and techniques that allow our global studios to remain at the cutting edge of technology.
As Virtuos continues to grow globally, our headquarters is constantly looking out for new and experienced talent to support our studios as they work on upcoming blockbuster titles.
• The headquarters of Virtuos: play an active role in the future of the company
• Be a part of the R&D center and work with cutting edge technology for gaming
• Group outings and activities
• Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff
• Relocation support
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
• Access to various in-house and external learning opportunities
• Be a part of the R&D center and work with cutting edge technology for gaming
• Group outings and activities
• Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff
• Relocation support
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
• Access to various in-house and external learning opportunities
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.
Skills Required
- 7+ years professional experience building production full-stack applications
- Hands-on expertise in Python (FastAPI or Flask)
- RESTful API design
- Experience with SQLAlchemy and Pydantic or similar tooling
- Frontend proficiency in Vue or React including routing, state management (Vuex/Pinia or Redux), and component libraries
- Proven experience with public cloud (AWS or GCP)
- Database proficiency with relational systems (PostgreSQL)
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Vector DB)
- Experience with caching and messaging (Redis, message queues)
- Testing mindset and experience with automated test suites (pytest)
- Experience with Git, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker
- Experience leading engineers, mentoring, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Experience designing agent/LLM prompting strategies, agent harnesses, observability and telemetry
- Experience with agent development frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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The Company
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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