C++ Engineer

The Software Engineer is responsible for the design and development pertaining to companys product lines of casino-based video games. Engage with other team members and help define the product objective directly with the product owner to ensure the continuous development of quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advanced C/C++ and programming data structures in a Linux environment
• Takes ownership of the product line lifecycle for each product assigned from end to end.
• Design, develop, and maintain game logic and user interface components for slot machine casino games.
• Solid foundation in programming data structures.
• Optimize game performance, including memory management and rendering efficiency.
• Develop robust game state management and logic handling, ensuring proper event-driven interactions.
• Defining and implementing scalable and modular code structures, improving maintainability and future expansion.
• Research and implement new technologies to enhance game development efficiency and performance.
• Drive innovation by proposing new features, mechanics, or technologies that enhance gameplay and user experience.
• Conduct debugging, testing, and profiling to identify and resolve software issues.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and possess effective communication skills to translate between Engineering/Development and other departments.
• Help define product specifications, milestones, and implementation goals.
• Work closely with game designers, project managers and QA during all phases of the development cycle.
• Report progress to management, including any changes made to development timeline.
• Establish key performance indicators for quality control and product development.
• Experience in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
• Participate in regular status meetings with all necessary stakeholders.
• Develops, maintains, and produces all necessary technical documentation for each product assigned.
• Communicate product status, and key issues to key constituents across the organization including managers, technical lead, Artists, QA, and others.
• Understands and prepares technical documentation and helps with the laboratory certification process.
• Manage existing products on an ongoing basis, including product line extensions and enhancements, prioritization, and technical white papers.
• Self-starter, self-sufficient, and self-reliant to accomplish required tasks.
• Accountable to deliver quality products consistently and on time.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
• Math Sciences, statistics, and understanding of probabilities
• Able to utilize C++ 11 and C++ 14 constructs
• Minimum of 5 years professional casino gaming industry experience as a C/C++ developer
• Excellent communication and organization skills, flexibility and the proven ability to build high quality products
• Self-motivated, team-oriented
• Strong debugging and analytic skills
• Attention to detail in all areas of work

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Expert proficiency in C++, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Strong game development experience, including game logic, UI programming, and performance optimization.
• Experience with event-driven programming and state machines.
• Advanced memory management, debugging, and multithreading expertise.
• Strong visual design sense. Understanding of UI and pixel perfect products.
• Casino game development experience, with an understanding of regulatory compliance.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of game development.
• Appreciation of game play and game theory.
• English Level: proficient

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming registration if necessary.

Experience integrating third-party APIs, tools, and hardware peripherals for casino gaming is a plus.