Lead Software Engineer

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

As the Lead/Senior R&D Engineer for the Virtuos R&D team, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing applications that push the boundaries of production tools used for video game assets and production resources.

• Lead a diverse team of Software Engineers, overseeing architectural efforts for robust backend services using Python Framework such as FastAPI or Flask. Design scalable, efficient backend services and secure RESTful APIs to support complex applications.
• Guide and mentor team members, fostering an environment of growth. Take initiative in refining the tech stack, aligning technologies with project goals and team expertise.
• Work closely with architect, SRE to develop high-performance AI, Data and Web applications on AWS Cloud.
• Integrate various database technologies (PostgreSQL, Vector DB, DynamoDB, Amazon S3) for high availability, scalability, and security. Lead database design, optimization, and management.
• Implement CI/CD practices with Gitlab, AWS Code Pipeline, Docker to automate software deployment, enhancing efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, IT, production teams for high-quality solutions. 
• Lead agile development processes, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Lead performance tuning, troubleshooting, and code reviews. Drive technical documentation and system comprehensibility.

• Leadership Experience(Lead level only): A minimum of 3 years spent in a leadership capacity, such as a Tech Lead or Manager, demonstrating a proven track record of guiding teams, mentoring developers, and leading projects to successful delivery.
• Technical Leadership: Deep expertise in the development of both web and desktop applications, with a particular focus on scalable backend solutions. Strong hands-on expertise in Python and frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• API Design and Security: Skilled in designing and implementing secure RESTful APIs, with a thorough understanding of web security protocols and authentication strategies.
• Database Knowledge: Extensive experience with various database technologies, including both relational and NoSQL databases, as well as message queues.
• Cloud and DevOps Proficiency: Proven record of AWS or other Cloud(GCP/Azure) architecture, and adept in implementing CI/CD practices, experienced in both cloud-based and on-premises deployment frameworks.
• Terraform experience is a strong plus.
• Gaming industry or experience in DCC like Maya, Blender plugin development and experience in C++/C# is a strong plus.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, evidenced by an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated project management prowess, with the ability to oversee project life cycles, ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and manage stakeholder expectations.