Principal Engineer

Razer (Asia-Pacific) Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Singapore Top Employer

Job summary

Razer (Asia-Pacific) Pte. Ltd seeks a senior software architect to lead cloud-native microservices across multiple regions. You will define scalable architectures, guide migration from monoliths, and ensure data residency compliance while coordinating with engineering, security, product, and operations teams.

You will mentor engineers, promote best practices, and stay current with cloud, AI, and distributed systems trends to support Razer's growing ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or related field.
• 8+ years software engineering with 3+ years in architecture/leadership.
• Proven microservices design in cloud environments (AWS/GCP).
• Experience migrating from monolith to microservices with decomposition.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and multi-region deployments.
• Knowledge of data residency and data sovereignty requirements (GDPR/PDPA/CCPA).
• Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and ability to document architecture clearly.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and deploy containerized/serverless cloud apps for Razer's ecosystem.
• Provide high-level design and technical leadership for scalable systems.
• Lead migration from monolith to distributed microservices across regions.
• Design end-to-end architectures with data synchronization and conflict resolution.
• Plan regional deployments, traffic routing, failover, and disaster recovery.
• Ensure data residency and privacy compliance within geographic boundaries.
• Use containerization and Kubernetes for scalable, reproducible deployments.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, product, and operations stakeholders.
• Produce architectural documentation and review processes; mentor teams.
• Stay ahead on cloud, AI, and web architecture trends.

Skills

Cloud architecture leadership

Microservices design

Multi-region deployments

Monolith-to-microservices migration

Distributed systems

Data residency & privacy

Docker & Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Stakeholder communication

Architectural documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• You will be working with a team of software engineers to architect, build, and deploy containerized and/or serverless applications in the cloud to support Razer's ever-growing ecosystem of microservices, data pipelines, and AI workloads.
• You will be responsible for the high-level design, architecture, and technical leadership of a scalable, high-performance, cost-effective, secure, and maintainable system that meets both current and future business needs.
• You will play a critical leadership role in enhancing our existing single-region monolithic system into a distributed, cloud-native microservices architecture - multi-region deployments, data residency compliance, and modern service decomposition.
• Lead the design and evolution of scalable, secure, high-performance, and distributed end-to-end system architectures and robust data synchronization with effective conflict resolution, aligned with business goals and technical standards.
• Architect and drive the transformation of legacy monolithic systems into modular, domain-driven microservices deployed across multiple geographic regions.
• Define and implement patterns for regional service deployment, traffic routing, failover, and disaster recovery to achieve low latency and high availability.
• Design systems that comply with data residency and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPA) by ensuring user data is stored and processed within designated geographic boundaries.
• Utilize containerization and Kubernetes to support scalable and reproducible deployments in a cloud environment (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Collaborate closely with engineering, security, product, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure the architecture supports both functional and regulatory requirements.
• Define best practices, technical standards, and review processes to ensure consistent and high-quality design and implementation across services and regions.
• Provide architectural guidance, technical leadership, and mentorship to engineering teams to ensure alignment with architectural vision and system goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PD, internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, AI/ML, and web architecture, and evaluate their potential to improve the system design.
• Promote a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the architecture and engineering organization.

Pre-Requisites

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in an architecture or technical leadership role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures in cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
• Demonstrated experience with migrating from monolithic to microservices architectures, including service decomposition and integration strategy.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, particularly multi-region deployments, including service mesh architectures, traffic routing, global failover strategies, latency optimization, regional scaling, and cross-region consistency.
• Solid knowledge of data residency and data sovereignty requirements (e.g., GDPR, PDPA, CCPA), and experience designing systems that comply with such regulations.
• Proficient in cloud-native technologies, including containers (Docker), Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong expertise in distributed systems design, CAP theorem trade-offs, event-driven architecture, and eventual consistency models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to align technical design with business objectives.
• Ability to produce high-quality architectural documentation, including system diagrams, data flows, and decision records.
• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of software development principles such as Agile and SCRUM.

Razer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, better products, and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee across all the countries we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under local laws. Where needed, we provide reasonable accommodations - including for disability or religious practices - to ensure every team member can perform and contribute at their best.

Are you game? At Razer, you'll be at the forefront of the most exciting industry in the world: gaming. As gaming evolves, so does the ecosystem that powers it: hardware, software and services. Guided by our mission "For Gamers. By Gamers.", we create cutting-edge products and experiences that define the ultimate gameplay. Staying true to our mission, we're relentlessly pushing boundaries and leading the charge in AI for gaming, shaping the future of the industry. At Razer, you won't just witness this evolution; you'll help drive it. Joining Razer means being part of a global mission to bring gamers closer to the games they love. Whether you're crafting the next generation of gaming gear or powering our global operations behind the scenes, you'll take on meaningful work in a truly international, cross-cultural environment. The journey toward Being Phenomenal isn't always easy, but gamers excel through teamwork, grit, and problem-solving. Our people are what make Razer exceptional. Together, we'll take Razer to even greater heights. Razer is proud to be certified a Great Place to Work in both the United States and Singapore, and recognized as a Singapore Top Employer by the Top Employer Institute, reflecting our commitment to making your journey here a rewarding one.

Equal Opportunity Employer At Razer, we believe diverse teams build better ideas and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws of the countries we operate in. We also provide reasonable accommodations where needed - including for disability or religious practices - so every team member can perform and contribute at their best.