Principal Software Engineer

7 Months ago • 7 Years + • Full Stack Development • $150,535 PA - $279,565 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Principal Software Engineer plays a crucial role in achieving software development goals at Aristocrat's game studio. This individual contributor will also mentor team members, oversee game development cycles, and collaborate with various stakeholders to create engaging games. Responsibilities include providing technical and architectural expertise, implementing innovative solutions, monitoring project progress, recommending process improvements, and working closely with leadership to set and achieve goals. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for this role, along with a strong understanding of game development processes and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in designing and developing core and entertainment products.
Must have:
  • 7+ years software engineering experience (C++, Visual Studio)
  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills
  • Game development process expertise
  • Technical and architectural expertise
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Adobe After Effects knowledge
Perks:
  • Robust benefits package
  • Global career opportunities
  • Flexible working options

Job Details

The Principal Software Engineer is an essential contributor to the accomplishment of software development objectives for the game studio. The role will be to work as an individual contributor and also help mentor other team members. You will be responsible for game development cycles and interacting with multiple stakeholders to build great games.

What You'll Do

  • Provides technical and architectural expertise to team

  • Defines and implements innovative solutions to improve development

  • Monitors progress of projects and confers with management to ensure that design and development is on schedule and within budgetary guidelines

  • Recommends methods, processes and structures for improvement based on delivery needs and capabilities

  • Works closely with Director of Software Engineering, Game Design and Art teams to establish goals and ensure team is functioning at a high level

  • Communicates effectively, tactfully and comfortably with all levels of personnel within the organization – internal and external to D&D

  • All other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

  • Requires a minimum of seven years of experience in software engineering using C++ and Visual Studio

  • A working understanding of Adobe After Effects is preferred but not required

Key Competencies:

  • Strong leadership characteristics and team player

  • Track record in motivating teams to achieve results

  • Strong understanding of game development process and methodology

  • Key Contributor in the design and development of successful core and entertainment products

  • Able to collaborate with creative and technical disciplines

  • Thinks big and adapts to change in creative environment

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Well-developed commercial acumen with customer focus

  • Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level

  • Planning and strategic thinking – an ability to plan and direct to meet future business and customer requirements

  • Able to organize and manage multiple priorities

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

  • World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

  • Robust benefits package

  • Global career opportunities

Our Values

  • All about the Player

  • Talent Unleashed

  • Collective Brilliance

  • Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

None

Pay Range

$150,535 - $279,565 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

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About The Company

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a leading gaming content creation company powered by technology to deliver industry-leading casino games together with mobile games and online real money games, collectively entertaining millions of players worldwide, every day. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming),social casino (Product Madness)and regulated online real money (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 8,500 people across the globe are united by our company mission tobring joy to life through the power of play.For further information visit the Group's website at

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