Job Description

Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration)Are you passionate about blending hardware with software in a dynamic, gaming-driven environment? We are looking for a talented Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration) to join our team and work on cutting-edge land-based gaming cabinets. In this role, youxe2x80x99ll play an essential part in integrating hardware peripherals like printers, bill validators, and monitors while developing robust backend systems that power seamless gameplay. If you enjoy working on complex systems and are keen to bridge the gap between hardware and game development, we want to hear from you!Role Overview:
As a Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration), you'll be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient communication between gaming hardware and game logic. You will also collaborate closely with other team members to create and optimize backend systems that support land-based slot game cabinets. This is a unique role that combines your passion for hands-on hardware work with backend programming expertise.Key Responsibilities:

• Seamless Hardware Integration: Lead the integration of peripheral devices such as printers, bill validators, and buttons into the game systems via protocols like RS232, USB, and TCP/IP. Ensure smooth and reliable communication between hardware and software.
• Backend System Development: Design and develop backend systems using C# (.NET Core) to support the functionality of land-based slot game cabinets. You will ensure these systems operate efficiently and scale seamlessly.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues (Ethernet and serial). Work quickly to fix any problems, ensuring minimal disruption to gameplay.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks related to hardware-software integration (e.g., GPU, memory usage, device latency). Take proactive steps to optimize the overall performance.
• Collaboration with Frontend Developers: Work alongside frontend developers to integrate and optimize RESTful APIs, ensuring smooth interaction between the client-side and backend systems.
• System Testing and Installation Support: Provide hands-on support for the installation, testing, and debugging of both hardware and software in development and production environments.
• PC Component and Hardware Validation: Use your knowledge of PC components and hardware integration best practices to validate hardware compatibility, ensuring the systems are ready for the gaming environment.
• Project Management: Actively participate in project management activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks and milestones. Your input will be crucial in maintaining the project timeline.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Backend Development: At least 4 years of experience working with C# (.NET) in backend development. You should be comfortable working with backend systems, particularly in a gaming or embedded systems context.
• Hardware Integration Experience: Proven expertise in integrating hardware peripherals such as printers, bill validators, and I/O boards into systems.
• Communication Protocols: Strong understanding of communication protocols, including RS232, USB, TCP/IP, and WebSockets.
• Troubleshooting: Solid troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software, especially around Ethernet, serial communication, and hardware-to-software integration issues.
• Multithreading and Performance: Experience working with multithreading, real-time systems, and optimizing system performance (including memory usage, device latency, and more).
• PC Hardware Knowledge: A strong understanding of PC components, peripheral devices, and integration best practices. You should be familiar with the overall architecture and design of gaming systems.
• Database Experience: Experience with MongoDB/NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Gaming Systems Knowledge: Understanding of server-client architecture within gaming systems is highly advantageous.
• Containerization and CI/CD: Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines would be beneficial.
• Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with gaming platforms, both Windows and Linux, is a plus.
• Industry Experience: Experience in industries like casino gaming, arcade systems, or embedded hardware/software projects would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing and innovative team at the forefront of gaming technology. Youxe2x80x99ll work with cutting-edge hardware and backend systems, making a tangible impact on the user experience of land-based slot games. If you're ready to bring your technical expertise to a dynamic industry and collaborate with passionate colleagues, we want to hear from you!How to Apply:
If youxe2x80x99re ready to take on this unique challenge, wexe2x80x99d love to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and we'll reach out to discuss the next steps.

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