Head of Engineering Services (Remote)

优缺点分析

角色解读

• As the founder of this business unit, you have the potential to grow into a C-level executive role (e.g., CTO or COO).
• With global scaling, you will lead increasingly larger, cross-functional teams and influence company-wide strategy.
• This role offers unique experience in building a business from zero to global scale, opening doors to broader leadership opportunities.
• Own and scale the Engineering Services business unit from the ground up, reporting directly to the COO.
• Define the strategic roadmap, service catalog, and commercial models to drive profitable growth.
• Build the organization through internal talent leverage, external hiring, and potential acquisitions.
• Partner with Business Development to win clients and manage a diversified global portfolio.
• + years of senior leadership in the video game industry, ideally with engineering services or outsourcing exposure.
• Proven ability to define value propositions, build service offerings, and drive revenue growth.
• Experience managing distributed, multi-studio teams across regions.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with operational leadership in scalable delivery frameworks.

申请策略

• Demonstrate your understanding of Virtuos' current position and how your experience complements their expansion into engineering services.
• Come prepared with a 90-day plan outlining your initial steps to stand up the business unit.
• Highlight specific achievements in creating or scaling a business unit, service line, or division, with measurable revenue and profit outcomes.
• Emphasize your experience in engineering services, outsourcing, or large-scale development environments.
• Showcase your ability to manage distributed teams and work across diverse cultural contexts.
• Quantify your impact on operational metrics such as utilization, profitability, and client acquisition.
• Deepen your knowledge of the latest game technologies (e.g., real-time engines, cloud gaming) to better align services with market needs.
• Strengthen your M&A integration experience, as acquisitions will be a key part of the growth strategy.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method to structure your answers, highlighting the situation, task, actions, and results for each example.
• Show strategic thinking by connecting your actions to high-level business outcomes, not just tactical execution.
• When discussing ambiguous situations, explain your decision-making process and how you adapted as new information emerged.
• How would you approach building a client-facing engineering services business from scratch?
• Describe your experience leading distributed teams across multiple regions in the gaming industry.
• What commercial models and pricing strategies have you used successfully in engineering services?
• How do you balance long-term strategic growth with short-term profitability demands?
• Share an example of a client relationship you managed that turned around or grew significantly.