At Aristocrat, we are on a mission to bring happiness to life through the power of play! Our company culture thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As a leader in gaming content and technology, we make a significant impact on the lives of millions of players worldwide. By joining our team as Sr Technical Lead - C++ Developer, you have the outstanding opportunity to be a part of this exciting journey and contribute to world-class gaming experiences.
What You'll Do- Lead the development of complex game features from concept to delivery
- Implement and maintain high-performance game code using C++ (11/14)
- Ensure perfect conformity to engineering guidelines and coding standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine technical requirements and solutions
- Mentor and guide junior developers, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles to develop robust and scalable code structures
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner
- Participate in Agile planning and execution, strictly adhering to timelines
- Improve game performance and manage memory consumption for different platforms
- Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate guidelines into game development processes
- Successfully implement new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency
- 7+ years of experience in game development on C++ (11/14)
- Proven expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Experience working in Linux and Windows development environments
- Proficiency with tools such as Visual Studio, Git/SVN, GDB, profiling tools, and static/dynamic analysis tools
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration systems
- Proven ability to boost game performance and fix technical challenges
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game mechanics
- Prior experience in the gaming industry is preferred
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
- 7+ years of experience in game development using C++ (11/14)
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Experience working in Linux and Windows development environments
- Proficiency with Visual Studio, Git, SVN, GDB, profiling tools, and static/dynamic analysis tools
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration systems
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience improving game performance and resolving technical issues
- Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for gaming and deep understanding of game mechanics
- Prior experience in the gaming industry
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.
Aristocrat Insights
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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