At Aristocrat, we are dedicated to bringing happiness to life through the power of play, and our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are on a mission to deliver world-class gaming experiences that entertain and engage our global audience. Joining our Engineering team as a Senior Technical Lead means becoming part of a studio that values quality, creativity, and individual ownership. You will have the chance to work with skilled artists, game mathematicians, developers, and test engineers to develop high-impact casino games that reach markets worldwide. This role is outstanding because of its complexity and the variety it offers, allowing you to tackle different challenges with every project.
What You'll Do
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Analyze game requirements in collaboration with technical leads and game designers
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Develop slot games for various cabinets and markets
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Engage in coding, code reviews, unit testing, and memory profiling
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Ensure the highest game quality and timely delivery to market
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Integrate complex arts and game mathematics into the development process
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Maintain compliance with market-specific requirements
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Work closely with cross-functional teams to successfully implement game features
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure flawless game performance
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Contribute to continuous improvement and optimization of development processes
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Lead and mentor junior developers to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment
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Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation
What We're Looking For
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Minimum 7+ years of software development experience
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Excellent programming skills in C++ under the Linux operating system
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Strong understanding of object-oriented build, algorithms, and data structures
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Proven expertise in the full software/project lifecycle, including specifications, requirements analysis, building/architecture, implementation, testing, and maintenance
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Extensive experience in programming in C++ 11/14
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Familiarity with SVN/Perforce/Coverity and other code analysis and review tools
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Experience in build automation using Bamboo and related tools
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Proficiency in JIRA or other defect tracking systems
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
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Experience in Unity game development is preferred
Here is your chance to work with a team developing very engaging games and belong to a company where your skills and creativity will strongly affect our achievements!
This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.
Compensation Philosophy
We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.
Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.