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Virtuos Games

Junior Software Engineer

Posted on April 10, 2026

Dublin, Ireland
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

Junior Software Engineer job opportunity

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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

Our studio is continuing to grow, and with new and exciting projects coming in, we are seeking a Junior Software Engineer for our studio located in Dublin, to join us in developing AAA games for some of the most renowned studios in the world.

This position is ideal for people starting their career in games or have 1-2 years of experience.

Implement and develop systems for NPC AI, UI, and general gameplay.

Deliver high-performance, high-quality, and well-documented code.

Test and deploy your work on PC and consoles.

Build features for AAA games that run smoothly on a wide variety of consoles and platforms.

Use source control and bug reporting software.

Prioritize and execute tasks in a team environment.

Provide engineering support to our adjacent disciplines in art, animation, and design.

Strong C++ skills.

Experience with Unreal Engine or a Custom Engine and good knowledge of its gameplay and AI systems.

Competent at 3D mathematics related to gaming.

At least one solid example of implementing a game via work experience, game jam or college project.

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Familiar with profiling and debugging tools.

Clear passion for gaming.

Desirable

Professional experience working with AI and Gameplay in Unreal.

Agile development experience.

Tool creation experience.

Familiarity with other coding languages such as C#, Python, Groovy.

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

Black Shamrock was founded in 2016 and acquired by the Virtuos Group in 2017. The studio is Ireland’s largest PC and console game development studio and provides unique opportunities to work on multiple AAA titles. Our people are as diverse, exciting, creative, and dynamic as the projects that we work on. Black Shamrock is a place for talent to flourish and lifelong industry connections to begin.

Our in-house and full-service capabilities include narrative, game, sound and level design, animation, art, rigging, engineering, and graphics, to name a few areas our skilled team members work on. At Black Shamrock, we take pride in helping put Dublin on the world map as the birthplace of award-winning AAA games.

Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland

Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming

Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture

Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive company healthcare plan

Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)

Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities

Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave

Subsidised leave

Relocation support

Taxsaver plans

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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