Scala Engineer (Expert)

Scala Engineer (Expert)

VirtusLab is a leading European software consulting and engineering company, home to over 350 EU-based professionals. Our mission is to craft clean code and practical solutions with precision and purpose.

We foster a dynamic culture rooted in strong engineering, a sense of ownership, and transparency, empowering our team. As part of the expanding VirtusLab Group, we offer a compelling environment for those seeking to make a substantial impact in the software industry within a forward-thinking organization.

If you’re unsure whether you meet all the requirements, we still want you to apply. What matters most is your passion and willingness to develop. We prefer B2B, but it does not have to be the only form of cooperation. Apply and find out!

About the role

• Design and develop a high-performance object- and graph-oriented framework in Scala

• Work closely with JVM internals, Scala compiler, and low-level Java to optimize runtime behavior

• Solve complex problems in concurrent computing, graph processing, and compile-time tooling

• Analyze performance trade-offs across memory allocation, concurrency models, and compilation strategies

• Write clean, efficient code with a focus on scalability and maintainability

• Collaborate with internal tooling teams to ensure seamless integration across systems

• Contribute to team discussions by clearly communicating technical ideas and solutions

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers

• Continuously improve the framework based on usage by 1000+ engineers worldwide

What we expect

• Write high-performance Scala code with a strong focus on runtime efficiency and memory management

• Work confidently with JVM internals, Java (21+), and low-level system behavior

• Apply compile-time or metaprogramming techniques such as macros, compiler plugins, or bytecode manipulation

• Tackle complex problems in concurrency and graph algorithms with practical, scalable solutions

• Optimize performance through careful trade-off analysis across compilation and execution layers

• Communicate technical ideas clearly within a distributed team environment

• Collaborate effectively with peers to maintain a high standard of engineering quality

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ for performance-critical components

• Familiarity with annotation processors or advanced Java tooling

A few perks of being with us

• Building tech community

• Flexible hybrid work model

• Home office reimbursement

• Language lessons

• MyBenefit points

• Private healthcare

• Training Package

• Virtusity / in-house training

And a lot more!