Game Development Careers

LAI Games is an arcade experience company that connects people with games. We’re building an arcade experience ecosystem comprising of physical arcade games, consumer and location-based VR games and experiences, and other exciting arcade-based titles that connect, engage, and delight players across physical and virtual worlds.

Our development team consists of passionate gamers and tinkerers. Inspired by the latest tools, gadgets, and technology, we’re driven to make the most fun, engaging and rewarding games for our players.

Our MDEs are game developers, engineering solutions to design challenges across a range of arcade games and attractions, and ultimately taking ideas from concept through to mass production. They have the freedom to explore design ideas, take ownership over their projects, and have the opportunity to grow their leadership skills in a highly diverse and energized work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create 3D and 2D CAD mechanical part and assembly drawings that detail the product’s design intent, supported by engineering calculations where necessary.
• Source components and catalogue parts, making practical decisions based on project stage and criteria (rapid prototyping vs production solutions).
• Ensure final product designs are manufacturable, reliable, repeatable, cost and freight optimized, safe, and easy to assemble by our customers (DfX).
• Design products to regulatory requirements which main include certifications such as CE, UL22.
• Specify and manage product BOMs.
• Manage engineering changes via Engineering Change Notifications with supporting engineering documentation.
• Design and fabricate mock-ups and prototypes by engaging vendors, working with in-house workshop staff and technicians, and leveraging processes such as laser-cutting and 3D printing.
• Collaborate with your project teammates, marketing and Head of Product, offering guidance on mechanical designs, developing gameplay features, and generally gaining and understanding of, and influencing, the overall project vision.
• Support project teams to meet agreed project deadlines, scope, quality and budget
• Support customer related quality issues with quick and reliable engineering solutions that are supported with test results.
• Help the technical documentation writer by supplying the technical specifications required to complete documents such as user/operator manuals.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, designing machines with electro-mechanical components, linkages, springs, etc.
• Experience 3D and 2D CAD software.
• Sheet metal design, fabrication processes, and secondary processes (treatment, etc…)
• Designing with non-ferrous materials such as plywood, MDF and sheet plastics.
• Creative, passionate and self-driven
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and able to clearly document and present ideas.
• A team player that thrives in a collaborative, dynamic, customer-centric environment
• Driven, proactive and resourceful, seeking information, libraries and resources that accelerate and improve product development.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with 3D printing technologies.
• Experience designing for vacuum formed and injection-moulded parts.
• A passion for games, as you’ll be collaborating within a game development team and contributing to a wide range of entertainment products

Internal/External Relationships: 

• Internal: R&D, SCM, Manufacturing, Project Management and QA/QC teams
• External: Component suppliers, CMs, fabricators, and production teams

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

What We Offer:

• Performance bonus scheme
• Annual personal technology fund of $1,000 to buy games, toys, and tech
• Annual Timezone Powercard so you can enjoy all the latest arcade games
• Training and education programs
• Private medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Flexible working hours
• Monthly self-directed personal development days
• Finish work early every Friday afternoon for social drinks and games
• Work in a dynamic, creative arcade/workspace
• Team events – being a part of the out-of-home entertainment industry, we like to have frequent team events and enjoy what the industry has to offer

LAI Games is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunities for professional growth.

Electrical systems are the lifeblood of our products. Our EEs collaborate with their product teams to develop delightful experiences, leveraging their passion for electronics and technology to engineer solutions that bring the industry’s most innovative games and experiences to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and prototype PCBs that meet the unique requirements of our games
• Create and manage PCB manufacturing documentation
• Collaborate with a team of programmers, engineers and designers to fabricate prototypes, test rigs, mock ups and complete game cabinets
• Design and develop firmware with a high standard of code quality, stability, maintainability and performance
• Advise on the electronic requirements for new product ideas, new game features and improvements to our existing game catalogue
• Specify detailed electrical requirements for a range of components to ensure the correct parts are sourced from prototyping through to mass production
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on new game ideas to evaluate their fun, feasibility and market fit
• Discuss and solve complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Create and manage electrical drawings, part lists, and BOMs
• Work closely with the mechanical engineering team to ensure electrical requirements are understood and catered for in mechanical designs

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 5 years of professional experience in C / C++ embedded systems programming and PCB design
• Strong experience with PCB EDA tools such as Altium, KiCad, Fusion 360, etc
• Strong experience in PCB testing procedures and creation of instructions for external PCB manufacturers
• Ability to work in a diverse team, where strong cross-team and cross-domain communication skills are essential
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• A passion for games is critical as you’ll be collaborating with the games development team and contributing to LAI Games products

Qualifications/Education: 

• Bachelor or Diploma of Engineering (Electronics or Mechatronics) or equivalent work experience
  

Special Requirements: 

• Experience with certifications and compliance standards such as UL, FCC, CE, etc.
• Experience in complex harnessing design and production
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or Autodesk Inventor
• Experience with C#, GoLang or Javascript
  

What We Offer: 

• Performance bonus scheme
• Annual personal technology fund of $1,000 to buy games, toys, and tech
• Annual Timezone Powercard so you can enjoy all the latest arcade games
• Training and education programs
• Private medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Flexible working hours
• Monthly self-directed personal development days
• Finish work early every Friday afternoon for social drinks and games
• Work in a dynamic, creative arcade/workspace
• Team events – being a part of the out-of-home entertainment industry, we like to have frequent team events and enjoy what the industry has to offer

LAI Games is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunities for professional growth.

LAI Games is an arcade experience company that connects people with games. Our vision is to reinvent the arcade industry by creating an arcade experience ecosystem that consists of physical arcade games and location-based VR games and experiences, and other exciting arcade-based titles. Our team members have the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of unique and innovative projects that connect, engage, and excite players across physical and virtual worlds.

As a Technical Writer at LAI Games, you help to transfer technically complex information into user-friendly and easy to understand contents for venue operators to assemble, trouble-shoot and upgrade their out-of-home entertainment games to delight players.

What You’re Responsible For

• Translate complex technical information into user-friendly content for game operators.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Functional Managers and Subject Matter Experts to gain insights into the content creation needs of the organization
• Responsible for self-developing skills and technical knowledge on existing and new products and features
• Partner with engineering team for any ECN release to game operators with appropriate documentation controls
• Partner with marketing to standardize content and formats across platforms
• Build the organization’s knowledge base by writing and revising technical documents as new issues arise
• Evaluate current content and collaborate with engineering, product management and customer support to develop new innovative approaches to enhance product usability
• Document and share articles, guides, assembly manuals, troubleshooting guide, and “frequently asked questions” pages
• Maintain consistency in technical documentation for spare parts across the different mediums
• Use photographs, drawings, diagrams, videos, and charts to increase users’ understanding
• Select appropriate medium for content, such as digital manuals, online videos and tutorials.

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate about, and immersed in, gaming and arcade culture.
• Be an expert at writing and explaining technical information clearly.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Be able to understand, breakdown, and explain complex technical information into easy-to-understand formats and cater them to people who have no technical backgrounds.
• Advance ability in working with engineering to improve user experience and help refine content and create visuals and diagrams for technical support content.
• Self-motivated with a passion for creating user-friendly experiences and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Be able to build strong relationships with internal team members.
• Prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance time between multiple activities.
• Highly organized and efficient with strong attention to detail
• Understand and learn complex technical topics quickly.
• 2-4 years’ industry experience working in a fast-paced environment as a technical writer
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical training/experience

Besides working with an awesome team, in an arcade, and making games, we also offer:

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Annual personal technology fund of $1,000 to buy games, toys, and tech
• Annual Timezone Powercard so you can enjoy all the latest arcade games
• Training and education programs
• Private medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Flexible working hours
• Monthly self-directed personal development days
• Finish work early every Friday afternoon for social drinks and games
• Work in a dynamic, creative arcade/workspace
• Team events – being a part of the out-of-home entertainment industry, we like to have frequent team events and enjoy what the industry has to offer

LAI Games is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunities for professional growth.

LAI Games is an arcade experience company that connects people with games. We’re building an arcade experience ecosystem that consists of physical arcade games, consumer and location-based VR games and experiences, and other exciting arcade-based titles that connect, engage, and delight players across physical and virtual worlds.

We’re launching our consumer VR title, Arcade Legend, on Quest and Steam later this year, and have many exciting arcade games, a location-based VR title, and an innovative new digital arcade concept, all in various stages of development.

A creative space with software, art, electronics, and mechanical devices all being developed side-by-side, our studio is a hive of activity that rewards curiosity and appeals to the inventive. We have some new positions opening over the coming months, and we’re looking for amazing people to join our Singapore team. Here are some of the upcoming positions:

• Electrical Engineer
• Senior Game Designer
• Senior Game Producer
• Mobile Developer (Android)
• Mobile Developer (iOS)
• Designer
• Game Programmer
• Senior Producer
• Project Manager

Can’t find a position that matches your skills and experience? Fret not!

Please submit your resume and indicate the position you’re interested in, and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Besides working with an awesome team, in an arcade, and making games, we also offer:

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Annual personal technology fund of $1,000 to buy games, toys, and tech
• Annual Timezone Powercard so you can enjoy all the latest arcade games
• Training and education programs
• Private medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Flexible working hours
• Monthly self-directed personal development days
• Finish work early every Friday afternoon for social drinks and games
• Work in a dynamic, creative arcade/workspace
• Team events – being a part of the out-of-home entertainment industry, we like to have frequent team events and enjoy what the industry has to offer

LAI Games is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunities for professional growth.