Aristocrat Technologies is hiring: Games Designer in Reno

The Games Designer plays an important role in both the evolution of land- and social-first games and the development of new game concepts and into our iGaming & RMG portfolio. The Games Designer is responsible for the operation and verification of all mathematical equations and production output for said games. They may also lead or direct the work of other mathematicians throughout various projects. The ideal candidate will: have experience in slot game design, be able to draw conclusions and drive game design decisions from analyses and be able to work effectively with teams across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Participates in the creation and review of original mathematical models and new game themes and concepts for online Real Money Games, with an emphasis on slot games
• Oversees and participates the creation and review of existing land- and social-first math models and game themes as they're adapted for the online Real Money Environment
• Develop and review new progressive & bonusing systems and meta game features
• Partner with other game designers in conducting and verifying mathematic calculations
• Produce or review documentation for regulators describing reel strips and math models
• Creates and/or reviews reel strips and combination sheets, including relevant simulation or calculation programs in your language of choice (C++ / C# preferred)
• Partner with artists and animators to create unique environments and gaming concepts
• Maintain current knowledge of house style documents
• Understand market requirements, identify trends and opportunities, and assess the competitive environment to aide in the development of Aristocrat's iGaming product portfolio
• Monitor the competitive landscape and measure product performance to identify key areas of improvement
• Partner closely with other Aristocrat studios & game designers to optimize and execute their games for the RMG market
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Game Design & Mathematics with strong understanding of slots (land or online)
• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts in gaming
• Proven ability to create game concepts and math models
• Proven ability to create and manage game simulation and/or calculation programs
• Proven ability to works in teams, with managers and other disciplines
• Consistently meets deadlines and expectations when shipping expectations to other departments
• Ability to develop award winning, next generation games
• Expertise in different gambling concepts and styles
• Proven ability to deliver product on schedule
• Strong communication skills
• Possess high integrity and exceptional work ethic
• Foster mutual trust and respect, and is an excellent team player
• Initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Comfortable with ambiguity; welcomes the challenge of developing new ideas and approaches in a semi-unstructured environment
• Ability to both work independently and be team oriented
• Meets challenges consistently and confidently with energy and drive. Motivated by results, urgency, and personal commitment

Company Summary

Aristocrat Interactive

Aristocrat Interactive is Aristocrat Leisure Limited's (ASX:ALL) regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) business and was formed in 2024 when the Anaxi and NeoGames businesses (Anaxi, NeoGames, Aspire Global, BtoBet, and Pariplay) came together. The business is an industry leader in content and technology solutions for online RMG, with a full-service offering that includes content, proprietary technology platforms and a range of value added services across iLottery, iGaming and Online Sports Betting (OSB).

About Aristocrat

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a leading gaming content creation company powered by technology to deliver industry-leading casino games together with mobile games and online real money games, collectively entertaining millions of players worldwide, every day. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), mobile games publishing (Pixel United) and regulated online real money (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 8,500 people across the globe are united by our company mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations
Up to 25%

Pay Range
$102,007 - $189,442 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.