Technical Director

Virtuos; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game development company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead the engineering team in delivering high-quality game systems. The role demands advanced knowledge in programming languages, especially C++, and a solid understanding of game development processes. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and technical expertise across game engines. This position offers a rewarding career path with competitive salary, training and development opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and social benefits

Career development and training programs

Work-life balance environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years programming experience.
• Good reading and writing skills in English.
• Generalist knowledge of game engines and development tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of high-quality game systems.
• Define and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Manage communication with clients about project progress.

Skills

Advanced understanding of C++

Knowledge of C#, Objective-C, LUA, Unreal Script or Python

Game development knowledge

Unreal Engine 5 customization

Project and staff management skills

Technical documentation writing

Education

Bachelor in IT, computer science, software academy, mathematics

Job description

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 looking for an experienced and passionate Technical Director to join our KL engineering team. In this role, you will lead and support the delivery of high-quality game systems across multiple projects, while designing, maintaining, and debugging robust codebases. You will define and enforce coding standards and best practices, while driving team performance and technical excellence.

As a technical leader, you will play a critical role in setting technical direction, identifying and managing project risks and priorities, supporting recruitment and talent development, and maintaining clear, effective communication with clients on technical progress and solutions. This role combines high-level strategic oversight with hands-on technical expertise across game engines, tools, and platforms, contributing to successful delivery of programming deliverables that meet both creative and technical goals.

Responsibilities

• Report to Game Division Manager or Senior Technical Director or General Manager directly
• Project: Manage Lead Programmers and Team Leaders
• Project: Communicate, Direct and Assist Art, Design, Sound, and QA to ensure everyone involved works within the Technical Design managed by you
• Manage the SE department and ensure the optimum performance
• Ensure the quality of Programming deliverables
• Participate in recruitment and training of new talents; Involvement in the evaluation of SE staff
• Manage communication with clients in terms of SE project progress and technique matters

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of C++ and knows other programming languages like C#, Objective-C, LUA, Unreal Script or Python, OO Design/Programming (SOLID, Design Patterns), Memory and Performance, Algorithms and Data- Structures, Multi-Core and –Threading
• Good knowledge of game development, development tools, game engines, offline data compilation, continues integration
• Generalist knowledge of the game development, Unreal Engine 5 and component, engine customizations, Wwise, Xbox, PSN, Nintendo Switch knowledge
• Able to see a project from a high-level as well as low-level and anything in-between. Can see risks, priorities and the complexity of elements in a project
• Can write technical documentation
• Manage training plan and conduct training
• Project and staff management skills
• Bachelor in IT, computer science, software academy, mathematics
• Good reading and writing skills in English
• Minimum 8 years programming experience

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.