Head of Engineering Services

Virtuos

Head of Engineering Services scaling Virtuos’ client-facing game engineering services business. Defining offerings, growing global teams, and driving commercial performance and delivery governance.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading and scaling engineering services within the video game industry, with a strong focus on business development, operational leadership, and client engagement. Capable of defining strategic roadmaps, service offerings, and governance frameworks to drive growth and profitability.

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15+ Years Of Experience In Senior Leadership RolesStrong Exposure To Engineering ServicesDemonstrated Success Building Or Scaling A Business UnitStrong Background In Game EngineeringExcellent Communication And Stakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentService Strategy DefinitionPerformance Metrics DevelopmentScalable Delivery FrameworksClient Demand AnalysisService Catalog ManagementPricing Strategy DevelopmentOperational LeadershipTalent Strategy ExecutionMulti-Studio Team Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Video Game IndustryEngineering ServicesOutsourcingGame Development Market DynamicsGrowth And ProfitabilityClient EngagementGovernance FrameworksDistributed TeamsTransformation LeadershipService Offerings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, structure, and scale Virtuos’ Engineering Solutions as a standalone business unit
Own the end-to-end development of a client-facing engineering services business
Define the service strategy, structure, strategic roadmap, objectives, performance targets, and growth ambitions
Identify market opportunities and client demand to establish differentiated engineering services positioning
Build and refine the service catalog, engagement models, and pricing strategies
Execute a talent strategy combining internal identification, external hiring, and potential acquisitions
Structure capability clusters, leadership, and scalable staffing models
Develop and execute scalable growth plans across regions and studios
Partner with Business Development teams, support key client engagements, contribute to strategic pitches, and build a diversified client portfolio
Define delivery models, governance frameworks, and performance metrics
Drive scalability, utilization, profitability, and consistent high-quality execution across engineering engagements
Report directly to the COO

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in senior leadership roles within the video game industry
Strong exposure to engineering services, outsourcing, or scalable development models
Demonstrated success 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 game development market dynamics
Experience structuring and managing distributed, multi-studio teams across regions
Ability to define value propositions, build service offerings, and support revenue growth
Strong operational leadership and experience implementing scalable delivery and governance frameworks
Strong business and financial mindset, including growth, utilization, and profitability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for executive and client-facing interactions
Ability to operate in ambiguity and lead transformation from early-stage definition to global scale

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Media Virtuos is a leading global content creator for video games and movies, headquartered in Singapore with 22 offices across Asia, Europe, and North America. Established in 2004, the company has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality game development and art production services to major developers and publishers. Virtuos is recognized for its work on blockbuster AAA titles and is a trusted partner in the gaming industry, helping to bring innovative and memorable gaming experiences to life. Head of Engineering Services 🔥 2 hours ago 🏄 California – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👮‍♀️ Software Engineering Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Create, structure, and scale Virtuos’ Engineering Solutions as a standalone business unit
Own the end-to-end development of a client-facing engineering services business
Define the service strategy, structure, strategic roadmap, objectives, performance targets, and growth ambitions
Identify market opportunities and client demand to establish differentiated engineering services positioning
Build and refine the service catalog, engagement models, and pricing strategies
Execute a talent strategy combining internal identification, external hiring, and potential acquisitions
Structure capability clusters, leadership, and scalable staffing models
Develop and execute scalable growth plans across regions and studios
Partner with Business Development teams, support key client engagements, contribute to strategic pitches, and build a diversified client portfolio
Define delivery models, governance frameworks, and performance metrics
Drive scalability, utilization, profitability, and consistent high-quality execution across engineering engagements
Report directly to the COO 🎯 Requirements
15+ years of experience in senior leadership roles within the video game industry
Strong exposure to engineering services, outsourcing, or scalable development models
Demonstrated success 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 game development market dynamics
Experience structuring and managing distributed, multi-studio teams across regions
Ability to define value propositions, build service offerings, and support revenue growth
Strong operational leadership and experience implementing scalable delivery and governance frameworks
Strong business and financial mindset, including growth, utilization, and profitability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for executive and client-facing interactions
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