Software Engineer (Developer) III – Game Development

About the role

IGT is seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Developer III) to join its game development studio in Sydney. You will work on innovative slot games for US and APAC markets, combining strong software engineering skills with creative, fast‑paced game development.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and modify moderately complex, high‑quality software applications and game features using Unity and C#/.NET.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, mathematicians, sound engineers and fellow developers to turn concepts into finished products.
• Participate in technical design, code reviews, architectural guidelines and product development.
• Investigate new technologies and industry practices to improve products and development processes.
• Deliver tasks on schedule, communicate progress, and identify technical risks early.

Required profile

• 5+ years of relevant software development experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years with a Master’s, or a PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented design, SOLID principles and software architecture.
• Experience with Agile or similar development methodologies.

Required skills

• Advanced experience with Unity (C# and .NET).
• Proficiency in C# and .NET development.
• Knowledge of another 2D/3D game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Godot) is a plus.
• Solid experience with source control systems such as Perforce or Git.
• Familiarity with modern IDEs, debugging tools and code review processes.
• Experience developing games, real‑time interactive applications, animation or UI systems in Unity.