Software Engineering Manager

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The Software Engineering Manager is an integral member of the UberWins Leadership Team, helping drive the technical organization into the future. As the Manager, you will oversee software development efforts and collaborate closely with technical leaders across Platform, GDK, and Server teams. You will mentor, coach, and develop engineers and technical artists while leveraging AI and other in-house tools to enhance productivity, innovation, and technical excellence.

In this role, you will have significant influence on our overall technical strategy by helping define product features, driving development across multiple markets, and spearheading best practices that enable the delivery of high-quality products. You will champion continuous improvement in our development processes and help foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

We are seeking a hands-on leader with a strong foundation in software development processes who is willing to roll up their sleeves and tackle complex technical challenges when needed. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, strong people leadership, and a passion for building exceptional teams and products.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace our Work Hard, Play Hard culture, we'd love to have you join the team.

Job Requirements

·Manage the day-to-day activities of the Engineering and Technical Artist teams, ensuring project milestones, delivery commitments, and quality expectations are consistently met.

·Own the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, prioritization, design, implementation, testing, and deployment within the studio development environment.

·Define, manage, and continuously improve software and product development processes in partnership with engineers, technical artists, and other stakeholders.

·Coach, mentor, and develop high-performing engineers and technical artists, fostering technical growth, leadership capabilities, and a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusion.

·Leverage AI and internal development tools to improve team productivity, efficiency, and quality throughout the development process.

·Drive operational excellence by establishing, monitoring, and improving key engineering metrics, processes, and system health indicators.

·Manage team resources, staffing, performance, career development, and succession planning to maintain a best-in-class engineering organization, including conducting regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.

·Lead the development and delivery of software solutions that support the studio's portfolio and strategic objectives.

·Identify priorities, evaluate technical risks and dependencies, and communicate technology impacts throughout the decision-making process.

·Analyze technical solutions and make recommendations based on technical feasibility, scalability, maintainability, and financial considerations.

·Partner effectively with QA, Platform, GDK, and Server teams to deliver exceptional gaming experiences.

·Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or its equivalent is required

• Gaming experience preferred

• 5+ years of people management experience, managing engineers

• Experience partnering with product OR program management teams

• Experience managing, motivating, and retaining high-performance engineering teams

• Ability to affect positive change, empower people, cultivate product technology visions and innovative solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information and negotiate tradeoffs with a variety of audiences.

• Experienced decision maker with the ability to articulate product vision and roadmap.

• 5+ years’ experience as a software developer, subject matter expert, and strategic influencer on the direction of the product design and development.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

None

Pay Range

$112,000 - $208,000 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Additional Information

This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.

Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

- Manage the day-to-day activities of the Engineering and Technical Artist teams, ensuring project milestones, delivery commitments, and quality expectations are consistently met. - Own the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, prioritization, design, implementation, testing, and deployment within the studio development environment. - Define, manage, and continuously improve software and product development processes in partnership with engineers, technical artists, and other stakeholders. - Coach, mentor, and develop high-performing engineers and technical artists, fostering technical growth, leadership capabilities, and a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusion. - Leverage AI and internal development tools to improve team productivity, efficiency, and quality throughout the development process. - Drive operational excellence by establishing, monitoring, and improving key engineering metrics, processes, and system health indicators. - Manage team resources, staffing, performance, career development, and succession planning to maintain a best-in-class engineering organization, including conducting regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews. - Lead the development and delivery of software solutions that support the studio's portfolio and strategic objectives. - Identify priorities, evaluate technical risks and dependencies, and communicate technology impacts throughout the decision-making process. - Analyze technical solutions and make recommendations based on technical feasibility, scalability, maintainability, and financial considerations. - Partner effectively with QA, Platform, GDK, and Server teams to deliver exceptional gaming experiences. - Perform other duties as assigned. - A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or its equivalent is required - Gaming experience preferred - 5+ years of people management experience, managing engineers - Experience partnering with product OR program management teams - Experience managing, motivating, and retaining high-performance engineering teams - Ability to affect positive change, empower people, cultivate product technology visions and innovative solutions. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information and negotiate tradeoffs with a variety of audiences. - Experienced decision maker with the ability to articulate product vision and roadmap. - 5+ years’ experience as a software developer, subject matter expert, and strategic influencer on the direction of the product design and development.