Principal Software Architect (Gaming)

TL;DR

Principal Software Architect (Gaming): Crafting robust platforms and innovative gaming products with an accent on architectural direction, large-scale client applications, and platform evolution. Focus on championing AI tools, setting design direction, and mentoring developers in an Agile environment.

Location: Hybrid (Austin, TX, US). 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.

Salary: $153,209 – $284,532 per year

Company

hirify.global is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games.

What you will do

• Champion utilization of AI tools (e.g., code assistants, test generators) to accelerate design, coding, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Establish guidelines for AI-assisted code contributions and evaluate/integrate AI-enabled tooling into the SDLC.
• Set architectural direction and produce clear technical design documents and diagrams for sophisticated platforms.
• Drive roadmap and platform evolution, identifying efficiencies for the broader organization.
• Lead a small, senior team, assign work, and act as a liaison across teams providing architectural guidance.
• Initiate and participate in design and code reviews, uphold engineering standards, and mentor engineers across levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience; expert-level C#/.NET on Windows.
• Deep experience building large-scale, reliable client-side platforms and multi-threaded desktop apps.
• Advanced object-oriented design and implementation experience in C#/.NET on Windows.
• Advanced understanding of design patterns/anti-patterns, threading, IPC, and client–server architectures.
• Proficiency in UI frameworks: WPF, Blazor, or other XAML/XML-based paradigms; strong grasp of UI event handling on Windows.
• Experience with UML, formal technical design documentation, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding practices.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills; thrives in Agile teams.

Nice to have

• Casino gaming or related industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge in one or more of: WPF, WCF, LINQ.
• Windows or Linux embedded OS experience; cross-platform (Windows/Linux) development.
• Proficiency in C++.

Culture & Benefits

• Work for a world leader in Gaming Entertainment.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Global career opportunities and an environment where individual differences are valued.