Are you ready to join a world-class team at Aristocrat, where innovation and collaboration drive our success? As an Engineer I, you will make a significant impact on our Agile game development team. At Aristocrat, we are committed to bringing happiness to life through the power of play, and you will play a crucial role in achieving our mission! This opportunity is perfect for ambitious recent graduates or early-career engineers eager to build a solid foundation in game development alongside our experienced team members.
What You'll Do- Build, develop, and improve game features by applying Advanced C++ (11/14) and OOAD principles.
- Acquire a detailed understanding of game architecture, codebases, and development workflows.
- Analyze requirements and achieve flawless completion of assigned tasks with quality and efficiency.
- Identify and fix software problems using common development tools to guarantee high-performance game features.
- Use AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency, code quality, and learning experiences.
- Participate in code reviews and adhere strictly to coding standards and engineering guidelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to successfully implement game features.
- Continuously learn and apply new technologies, tools, and AI-enabled development practices.
- Contribute to the quality, performance, and maintainability of game software to compete in the industry.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
- Familiarity with C++ (11/14) and data structures.
- Basic understanding of software build principles and debugging techniques.
- Familiarity with development environments on Windows and Linux.
- Exposure to version control systems such as Git or SVN.
- Awareness of Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) and their application in software development.
- Experience using AI tools for code generation, debugging, documentation, or efficiency improvement.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Enthusiasm to learn, adjust, and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
- 1-2 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Prior experience in the gaming industry is preferred.
- Preference for candidates who have completed an internship with Aristocrat or the Early Hire Program.
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.
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
- Familiarity with C++11/14 and data structures
- Basic understanding of software build principles and debugging techniques
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux development environments
- Exposure to Git or SVN version control systems
- Awareness and experience using generative AI tools for software development
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 1-2 years of professional software engineering experience
- Prior gaming industry experience
- Completed Aristocrat internship or Early Hire Program
Aristocrat Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aristocrat and has not been reviewed or approved by Aristocrat.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple Aetna options with preventive care fully covered and $0 in‑network outpatient mental health visits, plus employer‑paid premiums on at least one dental and one vision plan. Feedback suggests first‑day eligibility and HSA funding increase perceived value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides up to 12 weeks for primary caregivers and 10 days for secondary caregivers, with adoption/surrogacy reimbursement and access to Lyra sessions. Feedback suggests these supports materially enhance family and mental wellbeing.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The SuperShare program matches employee share purchases with free shares up to a defined annual limit, with clear enrollment windows and a two‑year vest. Feedback suggests this structure delivers uncommon ownership value compared with standard ESPPs.
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What We Do
Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an ASX20 listed company and one of the world’s leading providers of gaming solutions. We’re licensed in over 300 jurisdictions and operate in over 90 countries around the world. We’re also proud to have a team of over 6500 employees that deliver outstanding results by pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity and technology each day. We offer a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, social gaming and casino management systems, but it doesn’t stop there. Despite our global presence and exponential growth, we remain an ideas company at heart that is committed to delivering outstanding results for our customers and players and an unparalleled experience for our employees, who have the opportunity to grow, be inspired and be the best they can be. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us to live our mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play – every day. Come and join us – let’s play!
Why Work With Us
Individually we’re great, but together we’re brilliant. Our employees are the beating heart of our business and we attract the best people in the industry thanks to our unique and inspiring culture. Come and join the team and help bring joy to life through the power of play.
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