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- Division: GA Division
- Workgroup: GA Group
- Job Function: 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
We’re seeking a senior 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
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.
Frontend (web and desktop)
- Develop responsive, accessible, and performant web UIs using modern frameworks, HTML5, CSS(Tailwind), and TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Build and maintain Electron-based desktop applications, including IPC, packaging, auto-update, and native integrations.
- Establish UI component standards, testing strategies, and performance best practices.
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
- 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.
Qualifications
- 4+ 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
About Us
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
The award-winning Virtuos Shanghai studio was founded in late 2004, the first of six game development studios located internationally and the former headquarters of the group before its relocation to Singapore in 2018.
Staffed by a multicultural group of talents, the studio specializes in providing full-stack game development and co-development services, including technical support for art and engineering. Virtuos Shanghai is also the base of operations for multiple Art teams working on the world’s top triple-A projects.
