Lead R&D Frontend Engineer

Chengdu, Sichuan
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:PLAY, GROW and WINTo 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 POSITIONAs the Lead R&D Engineer for the Virtuos R&D team, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing applications that push the boundaries of production tools used for video game assets and production resources.Responsibilities:

Lead Frontend Development: Oversee the entire UI development, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring that web applications are not only functional but also smooth and stable.
Mentor and Lead Development Teams: Act as a mentor and leader for the UI development team, providing guidance and support in technical challenges, promoting professional growth, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Establish and Enforce UI/UX Best Practices: Develop and maintain UI/UX best practices and standards across projects.
Design and develop responsive web applications using web technologies of HTML and JavaScript, CSS frameworks (e.g. VueJS, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS).
Work with architect to design cloud-based frontend architecture.
Ensure the quality of frontend source code, design, guide and develop test cases.
Collaborate with backend engineers, and production teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions, while staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in web application development to continuously improve project outcomes.

Qualifications:

Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and VueJS is essential.
Knowledge of websocket and canvas is a plus.
Experienced on Public Cloud(AWS) and hosting services is a plus.
Understanding of Frontend CI/CD, eg. Gitlab runner etc.
Understanding of RESTful APIs and Web Services: Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs, and a comprehensive understanding of web protocols and architecture.
Strong Analytical and Problem-solving Skills: Excellent at troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing code for performance and scalability. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to software development.
Team Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members. Experience working in agile development teams and effective at cross-functional collaboration.
Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills are essential. Able to clearly express guidance and ideas to management, stakeholders and engineers across different regions and backgrounds.

About Us:Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 4,200 employees across 25 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 TeamVirtuos Chengdu was the second studio ever to be founded by the Virtuos Group back in 2008. As a full-stack game development studio, it's capable of handling all aspects of the production pipeline, from the first brief to the final product, entirely in-house. To facilitate this, the studio is staffed by a multicultural team of experts ranging from art to engineering, constantly hard at work on the biggest titles on the horizon.The studio has come a long way from its humble beginnings to becoming one of Chengdu's game development powerhouses, due mainly to the fact that it was one of the first to pioneer AAA game development focusing on console titles in the region.About the Team:

Work alongside industry veterans in different fields

A multicultural crew comprising 9 different nationalities

Contribute to the world's biggest AAA games

Customized training programs and regular workshops

Group fitness, wellness activities

Flexible working hours

Gaming corners with consoles and canteens on every floor

Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff

Relocation support provided

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.

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