About the job
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Virtuos seeks an R&D Solution Architect to oversee projects across studios. Experience in AAA game or AI/large tech is desired. Must have strong technical background, communication skills, and leadership abilities. AWS experience is a plus.
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 are seeking a R&D Solution Architect to oversee a portfolio of projects in R&D space across different Virtuos studios. This is an ambitious role with considerable technical challenges.
We are seeking a candidate with technical background, innovative mind & excellent communication skills ideally from game AAA or AI/large tech environment.
- Ensure architectural & technical guidance in areas of software engineering across multiple studios and disciplines
- Provide technical leadership to all teams involved in overseen projects, bringing best practices and proactively highlighting inefficiencies
- Be a key leader/contributor to the development team and responsible for identifying and resolving issues across studios
- Develop trust and secure buy-in from multiple teams from the development team and the internal/external partners
- Oversee milestone deliverables in coordination with team leads and management, across multiple locations.
- Ensuring Security By Design approach in all solutions and applications
- Continuously assess technical risk and challenge status quo
- Ensure excellent communication, positive working relationships and teamwork across all studios within the development team and across disciplines.
- Track advancement of technology relevant to R&D projects, propose long-term innovation
- In-depth understanding of current trends & solutions in on-premise, hybrid, cloud development relevant to AI (ML/DL) & game dev. AWS Experience and AWS Solution Architecture Professional Certificate is a plus
- Successful track record of release of AA/AAA games or technical projects of similar scale
- Understanding of complexities of software delivery at scale and relevant security principles
- Highly responsible, self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a desire to contribute to a creative environment.
- Outstanding organization, communication and exceptional management skills/leadership.
- Working knowledge of SCRUM and Agile practices.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within a large project across multiple locations.
- Knowledge of technical issues in software development (ideally in games), previous experience and/or interest in driving AI (ML/DL) development
- Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing both oral and written communication.
- Proactive and positive attitude with the willingness to support the team and project.
- Strong leadership skills, able to drive various parties (e.g. Development, Art, ML/DL, Game teams) through the whole development process.
- Fluent English language skills.