Head of Engineering Services & Global Growth

Virtuos; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtuos in the United States seeks a Head of Engineering Services, a senior executive who will create, structure and scale Virtuos’ Engineering Solutions as a standalone business unit reporting to the COO.

You will own end-to-end development of a client-facing engineering services business, define strategy, build capabilities, hire top talent, and drive commercial performance across a global footprint.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior leadership roles within the video game industry, with exposure to engineering services, outsourcing, or scalable development models.
• Proven success in building or scaling a business unit, service line, or division.
• Strong background in game engineering, technical production, or large-scale development environments.
• Deep understanding of client needs, commercial models, and market dynamics in game development.
• Experience structuring and managing distributed, multi-studio teams across regions.
• Proven ability to define value propositions, build service offerings, and support revenue growth.
• Strong operational leadership with scalable delivery and governance frameworks.
• Strategic thinker with a business and financial mindset focused on growth and profitability.
• Excellent communication and executive/client-facing skills.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and lead transformation to global scale.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision, structure, and strategic roadmap for Engineering Services.
• Identify market opportunities and define a differentiated engineering services positioning.
• Build and refine the service catalog, engagement models, and pricing strategies.
• Define and execute a comprehensive talent strategy including internal and external hiring and potential acquisitions.
• Develop a scalable growth plan across regions and studios with effective resource allocation.
• Partner with Business Development to position and promote the Engineering Services to clients.
• Define delivery governance, performance metrics, and processes to drive profitability and quality.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Business development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Game industry knowledge

Job description

Virtuos in the United States seeks a Head of Engineering Services, a senior executive who will create, structure and scale Virtuos’ Engineering Solutions as a standalone business unit reporting to the COO.

You will own end-to-end development of a client-facing engineering services business, define strategy, build capabilities, hire top talent, and drive commercial performance across a global footprint.