Senior Software Engineer

CounterPunch, A Virtuos Studio; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Software Engineer who will be integral to the game creation process. Responsibilities include designing and debugging code, optimizing software components, and researching innovative algorithms. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in the gaming industry, strong skills in C++ and Unreal Engine, and a passion for game development. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth and international mobility.

Benefits

Competitive salary and social benefits

Career development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• More than 4 years of relevant work experience in the gaming industry.
• Able to work in an English-speaking working environment.
• Passionate about games and game development.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, implement, test and debug code.
• Research, analyse and report risks/problems/solutions.
• Profiling code to optimize software components.
• Create tools, features and engine components to standards.
• Follow Agile/SCRUM processes.

Skills

Proficient in C++

Good communication skills in English

Good problem-solving resilience

Innovative force in the profession

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine 4 or 5

Job description

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Overview

A Senior Software Engineer is an initial part of the game creation process, including architectural design, implementation, and debugging on multiple platforms-working in Unreal Engine on complex problems with Designers, Artists and other Engineers in domains including rendering, gameplay, audio, user interface, online, physics, databases and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, implement, test and debug code, write technical documentation.
• Research, analyse and report risks/problems/solution required by project and future developments.
• Profiling code to optimize software components of a game.
• Research cutting-edge algorithms and techniques.
• Create tools, features and engine components up to required coding standards.
• Create leading edge reusable technologies, both systems and engines if required.
• Work with a lead engineer and a line producer and report to them
• Follow Agile/SCRUM processes.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C + + language, more than 4 years of relevant work experience in the gaming industry.
• Proficient in Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5
• Good communication skills in English and able to work in English-speaking working environment.
• Good problem-solving resilience.
• An innovative force in the profession.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering education
• Passionate about games, and game development.

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

Officially launched in 2022, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur (KL) is home to a multicultural team of talented and passionate game developers. Led by a team of industry veterans, we cover a wide range of technical capabilities from art to engineering at Virtuos KL. As our team continues to expand, we welcome new talent at multiple career entry points to join us and make games better, together!

What We Offer

• A rewarding career path with long-term career potential
• Network of highly talented and driven peers
• Exposure to some of the biggest names and franchises in the industry
• Competitive salary and social benefits
• Develop your expertise in the latest platforms and technology
• Constant training and career development to enhance personal value and skills
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
• Awesome staff activities and company-sponsored outings
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance environment

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.