Sr Engineer II - C++ Developer

Aristocrat is seeking a Sr Engineer II - C++ Developer to join their slot development team. This role involves crafting and implementing game logic and core systems for next-generation slot machine titles. The engineer will develop, test, and debug game logic, collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize game performance for real-time play on dedicated gaming hardware, and ensure code quality. The position requires a solid foundation in real-time systems and an eye for performance on embedded gaming platforms, contributing to world-class gaming experiences.

Must Have

• Develop, test, and debug game logic, math models, and reel mechanics for video slot games.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and mathematicians to implement engaging features and ensure smooth gameplay.
• Work with proprietary engines and game development toolchains to build flawless gaming experiences.
• Optimize game performance for real-time play on dedicated gaming hardware.
• Integrate sound, animation, and visual effects into the game framework to improve player experience.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous documentation, reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
• Participate in game concept reviews, playtesting, and tuning sessions to determine the best gameplay mechanics.
• Collaborate with QA teams to diagnose and fix issues across multiple platforms, ensuring a seamless player experience.
• Proven experience in C++ development, with a focus on real-time systems.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics, logic, and math models.
• Experience with embedded gaming platforms and performance optimization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Masters or bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related fields with 5-6 years of experience.
• Proficiency in C++(C++ 11 or later), with deep knowledge of object-oriented programming and memory management.
• Working knowledge of 2D rendering pipelines, sprite systems, frame based animation, shader programming (GLSL/HLSL) for visual effects and transitions.
• Familiarity with update/render cycles, frame timing, and event-driven input handling.
• Manual allocation/deallocation, memory profiling on embedded system, using tools like valgrind, GDB, or platform-specific debuggers to identify issues in performance or stability.
• Comfortable using build systems like cmake or Make for cross-platform compilation.
• Proficiency with version control systems: SVN, GIT, Perforce.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with game development toolchains and proprietary engines.
• Experience with Lua or Python for scripting, automation, or rapid prototyping.
• Previous experience in developing slot games.
• Game engine (e.g. Unity or Unreal Engine) scripting experience (C# or C++).
• Familiarity with multiplayer networking stacks, latency mitigation techniques, and authoritative server models.
• Hands‑on with dockers and containerized workflows.
• Understanding of industry compliance standards (GLI‑11, GDPR, PCI).

Perks & Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities
• Invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways

What You’ll Do

• Develop, test, and debug game logic, math models, and reel mechanics for video slot games.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and mathematicians to implement engaging features and ensure smooth gameplay.
• Work with proprietary engines and game development toolchains to build flawless gaming experiences.
• Optimize game performance for real-time play on dedicated gaming hardware.
• Integrate sound, animation, and visual effects into the game framework to improve player experience.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous documentation, reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
• Participate in game concept reviews, playtesting, and tuning sessions to determine the best gameplay mechanics.
• Collaborate with QA teams to diagnose and fix issues across multiple platforms, ensuring a seamless player experience.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in C++ development, with a focus on real-time systems.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics, logic, and math models.
• Experience with embedded gaming platforms and performance optimization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including artists, designers, and mathematicians.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with game development toolchains and proprietary engines is a plus.
• Masters or bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related fields with 5-6 years of experience.
• Proficiency in C++(C++ 11 or later), with deep knowledge of object-oriented programming and memory management.
• Working knowledge of 2D rendering pipelines, sprite systems, frame based animation, shader programming (GLSL/HLSL) for visual effects and transitions.
• Familiarity with update/render cycles, frame timing, and event-driven input handling.
• Manual allocation/deallocation, memory profiling on embedded system, using tools like valgrind, GDB, or platform-specific debuggers to identify issues in performance or stability.
• Comfortable using build systems like cmake or Make for cross-platform compilation.
• Proficiency with version control systems: SVN, GIT, Perforce.
• Experience with Lua or Python for scripting, automation, or rapid prototyping is good to have

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in the developing slot games
• Game engine (e.g. Unity or Unreal Engine) scripting experience (C# or C++).
• Familiarity with multiplayer networking stacks, latency mitigation techniques, and authoritative server models.
• Hands‑on with dockers and containerized workflows
• Understanding of industry compliance standards (GLI‑11, GDPR, PCI).