Technical Lead

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 Analyze game requirements in collaboration with technical leads and game designers Develop slot games for various cabinets and markets Engage in coding, code reviews, unit testing, and memory profiling Ensure the highest game quality and timely delivery to market Integrate complex arts and game mathematics into the development process Maintain compliance with market-specific requirements Work closely with cross-functional teams to successfully implement game features Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure flawless game performance Contribute to continuous improvement and optimization of development processes Lead and mentor junior developers to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation What We're Looking For Minimum 7+ years of software development experience Excellent programming skills in C++ under the Linux operating system Strong understanding of object-oriented build, algorithms, and data structures Proven expertise in the full software/project lifecycle, including specifications, requirements analysis, building/architecture, implementation, testing, and maintenance Extensive experience in programming in C++ 11/14 Familiarity with SVN/Perforce/Coverity and other code analysis and review tools Experience in build automation using Bamboo and related tools Proficiency in JIRA or other defect tracking systems Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment 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. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com. At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/