Software Engineer

The Design Innovation Group is made up of a dynamic, cross-functional team including engineers, artists, and other creative professionals across game development, mechanical, electrical, platforms and systems disciplines. We are responsible for conceiving of first-of-their-kind gaming products and innovations for current and emerging markets, leveraging the latest ideas, technologies, and platforms to look beyond what is available today and help define the future of our company.

The Software Engineer plays an important technical role in the team. This position requires a core level of proficiency in software design and development including some SDLC experience and rapid development skills and methodologies. Team members in this role will be expected to produce high-quality, effective code, and respond quickly to feedback to make immediate, dynamic changes to projects as needed. This position will be expected to work with occasional supervision.

What You'll Do

• Work with game designers, artists, and senior staff to quickly convert interesting concepts into fully interactive demos that could be converted into real-world products.

• Follow a disciplined software development process in task estimation, design, development, code reviews, unit/integration testing, and debugging of products

• Produce high-quality, reliable, complex code on short deadlines

• Respond to immediate feedback to produce dynamic changes to products as needed

• Assist in the overall schedule estimations of project releases

• Participate in peer reviews of code design/implementation

• Assist in technical analysis of potential tools and commercial products

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors in Computer Science or related degree (or equivalent professional experience)

• 3+ years’ experience in professional software development

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience with mobile application/web application development

• Experience coding and releasing to market 1 or more professional interactive games

• Strong game and mobile development and debugging skills using Unity; Other game engines a plus

• Knowledge and experience with backend systems including NodeJS, AWS, GCP a plus

• Experience using a variety of programming languages including C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SQL; C++ a plus

• Understanding of developing on multiple operating systems including Windows, Android, and iOS

• Experience in other technologies including SocketIO, RabbitMQ, and gRPC

• Understanding of game development technical issues related to graphics rendering, streaming, performance, and memory management

• Experience with supplemental systems/processes, such as SVC (Subversion, Git, Perforce, etc.), bug tracking (JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.), code review tools, knowledge base tools, etc.

• Understanding of QA deployment on iOS, Android, and web a plus

• Able to adapt to new technologies/methodologies

• Excellent verbal and written English language communication skills

• Team oriented – able to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of individuals

• Strong ability to collaborate with various groups across the business including senior leadership

• Comfortable with ambiguity and takes initiative whenever an opportunity presents itself

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

$94,500 - $175,500 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.