Total 3 job vacancies by Lai Games Pte. Ltd.

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 contribute across a broad range of unique and innovative projects that connect, engage, and excite players across physical and virtual worlds. 

Position Summary

LAI games is growing, and we want to expand our support to our customers by offering remote software management of our games, and we want to provide our customers with comprehensive use-data of our games. 

We want to expand our software team for this, and we’re looking for an experienced software engineering manager to realize this ambition.  

Key Responsibilities

As a Fullstack Software Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to develop enterprise-grade software while building practical skills in modern web development and system integration.

• Learn and contribute – Write clean, maintainable code under mentorship, following established best practices and team standards 
• Take ownership of features – Own the features that you develop, with guidance from senior engineers
• Participate in architecture discussions, ensuring scalability, maintainability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, product managers, QAs and other engineers to deliver high-impact features 
• Collaborate with teams – Work with frontend engineers, product managers, QAs and other engineers to understand the full software development lifecycle
• Document your work - Maintain clear documentation of code, processes, and technical decisions
• Review and interpret third-party API/SDK documentation, creating POCs and reference implementations

Required Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate would have:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Basic programming fundamentals - Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
• Exposure to Python - Academic or personal project experience with Python (Flask/FastAPI exposure is a plus)
• Frontend fundamentals - Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript; any experience with React or similar frameworks is beneficial
• Database basics - Understanding of relational databases (MySQL, Postgres) and basic SQL queries
• Problem-solving mindset - Ability to break down problems, ask good questions, and work through challenges with support
• Communication skills - Ability to articulate technical concepts and ask for help when needed
• Team player - Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and collaborate effectively 

Additional Attributes: 

• Personal or academic projects demonstrating full-stack development
• Familiarity with Git/version control 

What You'll Learn: 

• Production-level software development practices
• API design and integration patterns
• Working with enterprise-grade codebases
• Collaborating in cross-functional teams
• Modern development tools and workflows 

About LAI Games
LAI Games is an arcade experience company dedicated to connecting people through play. We are redefining the arcade industry by building an ecosystem that blends physical arcade machines, location-based VR, and social gaming experiences. Our work spans both physical and digital worlds, delivering engaging and innovative entertainment globally.

As we expand our service offerings, we are building platforms that allow customers to remotely manage their games, collaborate with their technicians on machine maintenance, and access rich data insights for performance optimization.

Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Software Manager who has grown from a strong software development foundation into a technical leader. This role is ideal for someone with at least 7 years of software development experience who has progressed into leading teams and building systems from the ground up.

You will lead across-functional team across Product, Frontend, Backend, and QA, while remaining deeply involved in architecture and technical decision-making. You will play a critical role in designing and delivering a scalable, cloud-based platform that supports game deployment and management at a global scale

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership &Architecture

• Lead the design and development of a scalable, secure, cloud-based platform from the ground up
• Own system architecture, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Stay hands-on in both frontend and backend domains to guide engineering decisions
• Drive best practices in system design, coding standards, and software architecture
• Oversee the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including post-launch support

Platform & Delivery Ownership

• Define and execute the software roadmap aligned with business and product goals
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Deliver high-quality features on time, balancing speed and robustness
• Build and evolve a sustainable software delivery system, including CI/CD pipelines
• Provide Level 3 (L3)support for critical platform issues

Engineering Excellence

• Establish strong DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring
• Ensure secure coding practices and platform security standards are implemented
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and team productivity
• Maintain high standards for code quality, version control, and system reliability

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team across multiple disciplines
• Provide hands-on coaching, code reviews, and technical guidance
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Support hiring, onboarding, and retention of top talent

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of software development experience before moving into technical leadership or manager roles
• Demonstrated experience building a software delivery platform or system from scratch
• Strong hands-on experience in both frontend and backend development
• Solid expertise in software architecture and system design
• Experience building and scaling production systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices
• Experience working across the full SDLC
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Preferred Attributes

• A hands-on technical leader who balances coding and leadership effectively
• Experience managing distributed systems or global platforms
• Background in building scalable, maintainable, and secure platforms
• Passion for learning and adopting new technologies

LAI Games is a global leader in arcade and amusement experiences, designing and manufacturing innovative electro-mechanical machines enjoyed worldwide. We take products from concept through mass production, delivering engaging entertainment across physical and virtual platforms.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for converting creative concepts into robust, producible products. This role leads mechanical development from early concept through validation and production release, proactively de-risking technical uncertainties and ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.

This is a highly hands-on technical role requiring strong workshop competency, production awareness, and the ability to lead prototype builds and field-level execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Development

• Convert creative and conceptual ideas into practical, producible mechanical systems.
• Create 3D models and 2D CAD drawings detailing design intent, supported by engineering calculations.
• Perform mechanical calculations (kinematics, torque, forces, basic stress analysis).
• Define GD&T and conduct tolerance analysis.
• Design for sheet metal fabrication (bending, welding, laser cutting) and secondary processes (powder coating, plating, painting).
• Design with plastics, plywood, MDF, and other non-ferrous materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., CE, UL).

DfX, Validation & Reliability

• Drive DfX principles including manufacturability, reliability, cost optimization, safety, and serviceability.
• Identify and de-risk technical unknowns through structured validation and testing.
• Develop validation plans, reliability test rigs, and associated test protocols.
• Conduct structured failure analysis of components and assemblies.
• Perform root cause investigations using systematic approaches such as 8D methodology and Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams.
• Support FMEA activities and document lessons learned to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Optimize designs for production efficiency.

Prototyping, Sourcing & Production

• Build and test prototypes via in-house workshops, vendors, and 3D printing (FDM).
• Source electro-mechanical and catalogue components (RFQs, supplier engagement).
• Specify and manage BOMs.
• Manage Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and supporting documentation.
• Support manufacturing ramp-up, alternate sourcing, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support on-site setup, validation, and supplier visits when required.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts on assigned projects.
• Review designs, drawings, BOMs, and calculations for reliability and safety.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver projects on time, within scope, quality, and budget.
• Support customer field issues with data-backed engineering solutions.
• Provide technical input for user manuals and documentation.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of electro-mechanical machines.
• Strong proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication processes.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and machine design.
• Experience performing tolerance analysis and engineering calculations.
• Experience creating and maintaining drawings, BOMs, and ECNs.
• Extensive hands-on prototyping and workshop experience.
• Experience conducting structured failure analysis and root cause investigations (8D approach, Ishikawa diagrams).
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to de-risk uncertainty.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Creative, self-driven, resourceful, and collaborative team player.

Bonus Points:

• Mechatronics background.
• Experience designing vacuum-formed or injection-moulded parts.
• Experience with FDM 3D printing.
• Familiarity with Confluence or knowledge management systems.
• Passion for arcade games and entertainment products.

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.