Engineer I

About the role

Aristocrat is seeking a junior engineer to design, develop, and enhance game features using modern C++ and object‑oriented principles. The role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a hybrid environment, applying AI‑assisted tools, and ensuring high‑quality, performant code for both B2B and mobile gaming products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine game functionalities employing C++ (11/14) and solid OOAD concepts.
• Gain deep insight into existing game architecture, codebases, and development pipelines.
• Interpret requirements and deliver tasks with precision, quality, and efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve software issues using standard debugging and build tools.
• Leverage generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT to boost coding speed and quality.
• Participate in peer code reviews while adhering to coding standards and engineering guidelines.
• Work within Agile/Scrum squads to deliver features on schedule.
• Continuously explore emerging technologies and AI‑driven development practices.
• Contribute to the overall performance, maintainability, and reliability of the game software.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1‑2 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong grasp of object‑oriented programming and data structures.
• Basic knowledge of software build processes and debugging techniques.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Enthusiasm for learning new tools and taking ownership of tasks.
• Prior exposure to the gaming industry or completion of an Aristocrat internship is a plus.

Skills

• Advanced C++ (C++11/14) development.
• Object‑oriented design and data‑structure implementation.
• Version control using Git or SVN.
• Development on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Use of AI‑assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Debugging, build, and testing fundamentals.
• Agile/Scrum collaboration.

Benefits