Principal Engineer/ Chief Software Architect (Hybrid)
Principal Engineer/ Chief Software Architect (Hybrid)
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Important
This a full-time hybrid role for Ontario-based employees only. The successful candidate will be required to work from our Toronto office ( Queens Quay West) for a minimum of 3 days per week.
A Little About Us
Making fans - Thats what were all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011 these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation live operations games company.
We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company. In return we provide Vikings with the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies we can continue our success for years to come.
About The Role
Were 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.
What Youll Do
- 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.
What You Bring
- 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 We Offer
- A high-impact leadership opportunity in a fast-paced live operations environment.
- Continuous learning budget and opportunities for upskilling in AI and emerging tech.
- Open culture that values creativity accountability and experimentation.
- Group Retirement Savings Plan matching & participation.
- Comprehensive benefits package (health dental and vision).
- Generous time off policies.
- Annual compensation adjustments (salary increases and/or bonuses) based on personal and company performance.
Accommodations
Big Viking Games is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed. If you require any accommodations please email so we can work with you to support your needs.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
