Principal Engineer / Chief Software Architect, Big Viking Games

Salary not provided

Annual compensation adjustments (salary increases and/or bonuses) based on personal and company performance

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

GCP

Python

Expert level

Toronto

3+ days a week in office (Queens Quay West, ON)

Free-to-play HTML5 games developer

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Free-to-play HTML5 games developer

21-100 employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentMobile

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

Annual compensation adjustments (salary increases and/or bonuses) based on personal and company performance

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

GCP

Python

Expert level

Toronto

3+ days a week in office (Queens Quay West, ON)

21-100 employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentMobile

Company mission

To make fans—both in game and in the studio.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a principal or architectural role
Proven track record of designing scalable cloud-native systems (AWS, GCP, or similar)
Deep understanding of system design principles, event-driven architecture, and service orchestration
Expertise in deploying machine learning models and building AI-powered systems at scale
Strong proficiency in modern languages such as Go, Python, or TypeScript
Experience with containerization and orchestration, e.g., Docker and Kubernetes
A security-first mindset and experience embedding security practices into design
A collaborative approach and ability to lead through influence
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex problems into practical solutions

What the job involves

We’re looking for an accomplished Principal Engineer / Chief Software Architect to drive the evolution of our core platforms and technology architecture. This Ontario-based leadership role reports to the CTO and will be pivotal in shaping the systems that power our products, with a strong emphasis on AI solution design, systems architecture, and scalable infrastructure
Architect and evolve scalable, distributed backend systems to support our growing product portfolio
Lead the design and deployment of AI/ML-driven features across our tools and player experiences
Develop technical strategies that align engineering initiatives with business goals
Guide engineers on architecture, best practices, and design patterns
Contribute hands-on to prototypes and mission-critical system components
Drive the evolution of our DevOps, observability, and system reliability practices
Act as a cross-functional bridge between data science, product, and engineering
Identify and resolve bottlenecks in performance, scalability, and reliability
Own and evolve frameworks for security, compliance, and privacy-by-design
Foster a culture of technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous learning

Our take

Big Viking Games has long championed HTML5 as the go-to language for developing online social games, and with the decline of Adobe Flash, its foresight is paying off. In fact, many are now touting HTML HTML5 as the future of online social gaming, thanks to its ability to create smooth, embeddable games that bypass the hefty commission of app stores. So, it's a bit surprising that Big Viking Games hasn't yet expanded its impressive portfolio beyond the two major hits it released years ago.

However, there are exciting signs that the studio is working on something new and ambitious. Rumours point to a mobile project in the works. which would be a significant move for the company. Even more intriguing is the suggestion that this project could tap into the blockchain and crypto space, a rapidly growing industry that promises to revolutionize gaming.

As blockchain games are poised to gain tremendous traction in the coming years, Big Viking Games has a unique opportunity to break new ground. With its solid foundation and a fresh, innovative project, it could strike gold with a game that could reshape the landscape and drive major success.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Glassdoor (1.9)

Company

Funding (1 round)

Jan 2015

$0.3m

GRANT

Total funding: $0.3m

Company benefits

Fully Remote: Work from anywhere! For over two years, we have been remote only. In that time, we have learned and adapted our global work practices to ensure everyone is supported
Health Insurance: You can't respawn in real life! We provide extended health insurance including dental & vision so that you can focus on your total wellbeing
Paid Family Leave:Got a wedding or a baby coming up? Celebrate with additional, paid time off
Flexible Work Timings: Outside global collaboration hours for team meetings, we have flexible work timings based on what team you've joined
Stock Options: All employees are owners, and share in the rewards of building a great company
Personal Growth: Everyone at BVG is offered a variety of training opportunities from Unity to Productivity to Leadership Coaching to Agile. Or you can choose your own courses with Udemy

Company HQ

Central London, London, ON

Leadership

Albert Lai

(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)

Founder & CEO of Parallelz. A serial entrepreneur, who has founded and served as CEO at IdleAgent, BubbleShare, and Kontagent.

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