Job description
Overview:
1/ST TECHNOLOGY is a global group of Technology, service, and wagering companies that provides B2B and B2C wagering and betting infrastructure for the horse racing and casino industries. Our companies and products include AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, and PariMAX, and we are always eager to add enthusiastic and knowledgeable members to our growing team. Whether you’re a railbird, gamer, or you’re just passionate about Technology, and we’d love to find out if there’s a spot where you can thrive with 1/ST Technology.
At 1/ST Technology, innovation drives us to create dynamic digital experiences in the horse racing and gaming industry.
We are seeking a Head of Game Development Studio who will lead game development teams through a deep understanding of all processes that go into making gambling games that will be deployed across multiple product verticals. The position possess a wealth of knowledge and subject matter expertise related to both global and domestic gaming markets’ jurisdictional needs as well as product and game feature needs and trends.
In addition, the role performs a multitude of tasks to manage, meet and or exceed product roadmap goals. This position possesses a deep understanding of the following, including but not limited to: different types of technology utilized by game programmers; the software utilized by the game design artists; an understanding of the quality assurance processes and procedures; and Independent, State and Tribal testing and certification laboratory processes and procedures.
Base Work Location – Position can be based at a local office location. Position classification is “Hybrid”.
We are 1/ST Technology - A fully integrated racing and gaming technology company providing solutions that drive pari-mutuel and fixed-odds wagering world-wide. A leading technology and services provider to the North American pari-mutuel wagering market, with services that include the horse racing industry’s most comprehensive and user-friendly wagering website/platform allowing customers to wager from a computer, phone, or mobile device. Ongoing commitment to the growth and success of the global racing industry through B2C and B2B product innovation, extensive professional services offerings, the broadest integration of hosts for commingled pari-mutuel, and fixed odds and the continued evolution of the preeminent totalizator systems in the world.
Ready to take a different path? Passionate about Technology? Love horse racing? Eager to work in a rapidly growing industry? Fascinated by the world of gambling and casinos? If you answered YES to any of these questions, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY could be the right fit for you!
1/ST TECHNOLOGY is a global group of Technology, service, and wagering companies that provides B2B and B2C wagering and betting infrastructure for the horse racing and casino industries. Our companies and products include AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, and PariMAX, and we are always eager to add enthusiastic and knowledgeable members to our growing team. Whether you’re a railbird, gamer, or you’re just passionate about Technology, and we’d love to find out if there’s a spot where you can thrive with 1/ST Technology.
At 1/ST Technology, innovation drives us to create dynamic digital experiences in the horse racing and gaming industry.
We are seeking a Head of Game Development Studio who will lead game development teams through a deep understanding of all processes that go into making gambling games that will be deployed across multiple product verticals. The position possess a wealth of knowledge and subject matter expertise related to both global and domestic gaming markets’ jurisdictional needs as well as product and game feature needs and trends.
In addition, the role performs a multitude of tasks to manage, meet and or exceed product roadmap goals. This position possesses a deep understanding of the following, including but not limited to: different types of technology utilized by game programmers; the software utilized by the game design artists; an understanding of the quality assurance processes and procedures; and Independent, State and Tribal testing and certification laboratory processes and procedures.
The role demonstrates the knowledge, leadership and direction required to intellectually convey ideas across all internal stakeholder groups and ensures the success of the game studios at every point of the development lifecycle, strategic roadmap planning and execution of all goals.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures all internal stakeholder teams are properly staffed, trained and aligned to develop industry leading gaming products
- Mentors and educates staff on development processes and successful development strategies
- Understands the product roadmap to best aid timeline schedules and development guidelines
- Demonstrates subject matter expertise related to global and domestic gaming markets and jurisdictional needs and requirements
- Performs duties with demonstrated understanding of key Development areas including but not limited to: Game Programming; Sound and Art Production; Quality Assurance Testing; Independent, Tribal and Commercial Certification Testing, Tribal, Commercial and International Jurisdictional requirements; Development Processes/Timelines; Game Reviews and Customer Focused Testing
- Creates game and feature set ideas and concepts with all studio stakeholder groups to create and define the product roadmap
- Works with Finance and Executive team to provide estimated budget needs and requirements annually
- Works with Human Resources for employment life cycle items, policies, procedures and processes
- Works with Legal with relation to intellectual property, trademark and copyrighting issues related to game and feature set designs
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Mathematics, Graphic Design, Digital Art or related field experience and subject matter expertise
- 15-20+ years of experience in running a Casino Gambling Gaming Development Studio
- From an Art Software perspective, demonstrated functional knowledge and understanding in all industry standard software
- From a Programming Infrastructure perspective, demonstrated ability to work with Programmers regarding the work environment and assisting the team in bouncing ideas and issues with each other to derive solutions
- From a Sound Production perspective, demonstrated understanding of the Development process and how to convey to Sound Engineers intelligently to achieve the desired feels from the product’s audio output
- From the Game Design and Math perspective, demonstrated understanding of the process and how the story of the game and the player “ride” counts on the right math
- From an Intellectual Property perspective, demonstrates knowledge of how to develop for an IP future or steer away from possible infringements
- From a Studio Operational perspective, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of general Studio business including but limited to: scheduling and time management
- Excellent communication, and interaction skills; collaborating in a team environment
RESPONSIBLITIES AND SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
- This position does have supervisory responsibilities/duties
ADDITONAL INFORMATION:
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity and benefits
Base Work Location – Position can be based at a local office location. Position classification is “Hybrid”.
We are 1/ST Technology - A fully integrated racing and gaming technology company providing solutions that drive pari-mutuel and fixed-odds wagering world-wide. A leading technology and services provider to the North American pari-mutuel wagering market, with services that include the horse racing industry’s most comprehensive and user-friendly wagering website/platform allowing customers to wager from a computer, phone, or mobile device. Ongoing commitment to the growth and success of the global racing industry through B2C and B2B product innovation, extensive professional services offerings, the broadest integration of hosts for commingled pari-mutuel, and fixed odds and the continued evolution of the preeminent totalizator systems in the world.
1/ST Technology is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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