Lead Software Engineer

1 Day ago • 5 Years +

About the job

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Lead Software Engineer needed for AAA console game development. Must have 5+ years experience, proficiency in C++ and OOP, experience in engine or low-level system programming, and experience supervising a game programming team.

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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

For on-going and unannounced projects, we are looking for a Lead developer to work on versatile and various productions with include gameplay development, features implementation, optimization, improvement of visual systems with cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

Implement with the team the development strategy defined in cooperation with Technical Director;
Assign tasks to the developers, estimate time to accomplish them and commit to meeting all objectives according to producer’s goals;
Make sure the team delivers a code which is clean, clearly structured and commented, in respect of the appropriate conditions of performance and reliability; Ensure documentation is up to date;
Coach and guide the development of the team members; share knowledge and mentor the less experienced programmers, including task assignments and follow up;
Participate to implementation, integration, optimization and debug as well as the team;
Efficiently communicate and support messages and decisions from management;
Facilitate communication between the programming team and the other production teams (programming, design, art) whether local or abroad;
Ensure that quality and scheduling goals are met;
Report the progress of the work and provide with the result achieved in the expected time, along with any information necessary for its proper use.
Report to the Technical Director any trouble issue or risks in order to adapt the development strategy accordingly;
Perform other related duties.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years in game programming – preferably on a AAA console title (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch); Must have shipped a minimum of 1-2 AAA titles as a game programmer or Lead;
Proficient in C++ and object-oriented programming;
Demonstrated experience in engine programming or low-level system programming;
Very good understanding of the code impact on performance and memory utilization;
Experience with supervising a game programming team and enforcing coding practices on team is a significant asset;
UE5 coding experience in a professional setting;
Autonomous and proactive attitude;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, French and English both written and spoken;
Being comfortable with debugging unfamiliar code;
Passion for making and playing games.

Nice to have qualifications

Experience with PBR;
Interest for optimization;
Experience in developing in-game tools or integrated in the game production pipeline (C++/C#).

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 3,500 employees across 22 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 to find out how we can make games better, together.

About Our Team

Established in 2021, Virtuos Labs – Lyon specializes in game development and engineering. Virtuos Labs – Lyon’s founding team of experienced programmers collaborates closely with our studios worldwide to deliver the best gaming solutions to our valued partners. Our Lyon studio is fast-growing and actively hiring in a variety of roles – we’re looking for passionate talent to help make games better, together, with us.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Office located in the heart of Lyon

• Inclusive and equal opportunity work environment

• Fulfilling careers with continuous talent development at one of the largest external development companies globally

• Work on a prestigious portfolio with some of the world’s biggest AAA game titles

• Global and local teambuilding activities

• Quality of life at work and comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff

• Relocation support

• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program

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.