Head of Technology (Game Division) at Virtuos

Clermont-Dessous, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, Game Development, C++ Programming, Systems Architecture, Real-Time Performance Optimization, Game Engines, Cloud Services, CI/CD Pipelines, Version Control, Production Workflows, Mentoring, Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Communication, Innovation, Continuous Learning

Industry

Computer Games

Description

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 The Head of Technology provides strategic and technical leadership across the division, working closely with Studio Technical Directors (dotted line) to ensure the successful development of games for consoles, PC, and mobile devices. The role covers a broad scope—from defining and guiding the technical vision and architecture to overseeing pipeline implementation, AI strategy, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. This leader also plays a critical role in nurturing technical talent, improving multi-studio collaboration, and ensuring strategic alignment across teams. Additionally, the role maintains strong relationships with hardware and software partners, contributes to vendor strategy, supports M&A due diligence, and brings strong technical and business acumen to guide decision-making across the division. 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 Founded in 2010 and later acquired by Virtuos in 2017, our Paris studio is located within the lush confines of Parc Saint-Christophe in Cergy – close to the city center of Paris and easily reachable by public transport. Our studio has a full suite of capabilities to undertake projects of varying scopes, including co-developments, adaptations, and remasters of AAA games. A great example of this is our recently launched homemade game, Mahokenshi, which was released in January 2023. Virtuos Paris houses a team of experts from technical artists and game designers to engineers. Our Paris studio takes pride in its engineering team’s depth of experience, which has been providing its rich expertise in re-engineering and adaptation, as well as in gameplay mandates to our global partners to bring some of the world’s top AAA games to life. • Work at Virtuos Paris studio, close to the city center of Paris - the iconic capital of France • Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming • End-of-project celebrations, teambuilding outings, and studio bonding activities • Gaming corners with consoles and a common area • Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff • Remote work is possible • Relocation support • Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program 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.

Responsibilities

The Head of Technology provides strategic and technical leadership across the division, ensuring successful game development for various platforms. This role involves defining technical vision, overseeing pipeline implementation, and nurturing technical talent.