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Seeking a passionate and technically skilled Software Developer to join our award-winning slot development team . In this role, you will help design and implement game logic and core systems for next-generation slot machine titles. The ideal candidate has strong C++ experience, a solid foundation in real-time systems, and an eye for performance on embedded gaming platforms. 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 smooth gameplay. Work with proprietary engines and game development toolchains. Optimize game performance for real-time play on dedicated gaming hardware. Integrate sound, animation, and visual effects into the game framework. Ensure code quality through documentation, reviews, and adherence to coding standards. Participate in game concept reviews, playtesting, and tuning sessions. Interface with QA teams to diagnose and fix issues across multiple platforms. What Were Looking For 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). Preferences Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experience. Passion for slot math, player psychology, and crafting frictionless user journeys. Demonstrated ownership of complex components or game features from concept to delivery 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. 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 Travel Expectations None Additional Information Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate. At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
