Slot Platform SWE

A leading developer of high-performing digital games is hiring a talentedSlot Game Platform Engineer inAtlanta, GA. Join a creative and collaborative team building games that combine engaging mechanics, strong mathematical models, compelling player experiences, and polished execution.

You will take game concepts from rules and features through working code on server-based, online and mobile platforms, prototyping new features and proving them out with player testing and metrics. The role includes designing the APIs and SDK architecture the games build on, connecting to external databases, integrating commercial and third-party software, and giving the engineering manager feasibility calls and estimates that hold.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, document and modify game concepts: game rules, functionality, features, storyline, characters and icons.
• Translate management requirements into working code for server-based, online and mobile platforms.
• Find new features players will take to through prototyping, user testing, incremental and modular feature building and iterative design, proven out with metrics.
• Design APIs and SDK architecture for the platform.
• Connect to external databases, stream data to the game client, and optimize resources.
• Integrate commercial off-the-shelf software into company products and recommend third-party products that should be integrated.
• Determine feasibility of proposed features, offer alternatives, and provide accurate project estimates to the engineering manager.
• Develop documentation, flowcharts, diagrams, code comments and clear code.
• Occasionally work with external software engineers to modify a company software product.
• Maintain industry knowledge through technical and academic literature, trade shows and competitive products, with occasional travel to engineering offices, customer locations and trade shows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics or equivalent.
• At least three years of software engineering experience, preferably with a gaming company.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one language, C# with Unity preferred; more than one language preferred.
• Experience with API design and SDK architecture.
• Experience connecting to external databases such as AWS, MS SQL or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles and source control with git or similar.
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum preferred.
• Class II or Class III gaming experience, Windows and Linux development, and Jenkins CI/CD are a plus.

Location:

• The role is based in Atlanta, GA.
• It is in-office, 5 days per week.

About the Company:

This innovative game studio creates high-performing games defined by stunning art, solid math models, and exceptional player satisfaction. With a broad game library spanning charitable gaming, historical horse racing, electronic pull-tabs, and international markets, the studio combines creativity, technology, and industry expertise to deliver top-tier entertainment experiences.

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