Automation and AI Engineer (Unity & Backend Technologies)

Automation and AI Engineer (Unity & Backend Technologies)

About the Role

You'll be joining a newly formed Automation and AI team at Aristocrat, passionate about redefining how we develop, operate, and maintain our live games. Our mission is to build pipelines, tools, and solutions powered by AI that automate repetitive tasks, lower operational overhead, and open new creative opportunities within Product Madness. This team combines a startup outlook with the strength of a well-established gaming powerhouse. You'll enjoy the agility to innovate alongside the resources to make a real impact.

As an Automation and AI Engineer (Unity & Backend Technologies), you will deliver complete solutions that integrate efficiently with our Unity gaming platforms and backend systems. Your work will impact live game operations, player experiences, and the pace and quality of our production cycles.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and maintain both front-end (Unity) and back-end services (APIs, microservices, databases) to support tools and automation workflows driven by intelligent systems
• Implement secure, scalable, and high-performance features that integrate with existing game codebases and infrastructure
• Develop and support custom Unity editor tools to streamline repetitive tasks, such as content creation workflows, build pipelines, and performance checks
• Leverage Unity's scripting APIs to integrate AI services and automate manual steps in the development and liveops processes
• Develop and optimize server-side applications and microservices that power AI features, data processing, and real-time analytics
• Work together with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring of solutions powered by artificial intelligence
• Work closely with data scientists and AI specialists to integrate machine learning models, autonomous agents, and other advanced AI techniques into Unity and backend systems
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks to determine feasibility, integration points, and return on investment for the business
• Implement automated testing strategies (unit, integration, functional, regression) to ensure reliability and maintainability of new and existing systems
• Work together with game developers, architects, and product managers to identify challenges and opportunities for automation and AI application
• Document builds, workflows, and guidelines for broader internal adoption
• Actively seek out areas for optimization, new tools, or process upgrades, and remain informed about the latest AI, gaming, and automation trends

Requirements

• More than 5 years of professional experience in full stack development, preferably within a gaming setting
• More than one year of professional experience in AI and Automation development and implementation
• Proficiency in Unity (C#) with proven experience crafting editor tools, game modules, or liveops features
• Strong back-end development experience with a modern language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or Node.js) and frameworks (e.g., ASP.NET, Django, Express)
• Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and crafting RESTful APIs or microservices architectures
• Familiarity with DevOps & CI/CD practices and tools (Git, Docker, Jenkins, etc.)
• Solid understanding of software engineering guidelines (build patterns, code reviews, testing, and version control)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in an agile environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI APIs) or integrating third-party AI services
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including serverless computing, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code
• Familiarity with gaming analytics, real-time multiplayer systems, or other liveops-related technologies
• Passion for gaming and a keen interest in the future of game development using advanced technology

Why Product Madness?

As part of the Aristocrat family, we share their mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play, with a world-class team who creates top-grossing, leading titles in the social casino genre, including Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, Cashman Casino.

With 800 team members across the globe, Product Madness is headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal and a remote team spanning the USA, making us a truly global powerhouse.

We live by our People First principle. Regardless of where, when, or how they work, our team members have opportunities to elevate their careers, and grow alongside us. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture, where our people are encouraged to be their very best, every day.

In 2024, we made the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list, and won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers in the 'Employer of the Year - Media and Entertainment' category.

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information

Visa Sponsorship: 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.

About Aristocrat: Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe.

Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive).

Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world's best gaming content.

Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees' development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat.

Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com.

Sustainability: At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we've made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/