What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, AI Quality Innovation position at Aristocrat?
The Senior Director of AI Quality Innovation will own the transformation of our global quality organization, driving perfection across the Global Land-Based gaming portfolio. This person will develop and apply a new quality strategy using AI for better product reliability and player happiness.
In this role, you will work in a multifaceted, collaborative environment—partnering with development, product, project management, studios, and engineering teams—to define and uphold quality standards. This role also includes managing global quality labs, mentoring a high-performing team, and influencing quality practices across the broader Aristocrat organization.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ identity. EEO M/F/D/V
Up to 25%
Pay Range
$206,023 - $382,614 per year
Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.
Additional Information
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.
In this role, you will work in a multifaceted, collaborative environment—partnering with development, product, project management, studios, and engineering teams—to define and uphold quality standards. This role also includes managing global quality labs, mentoring a high-performing team, and influencing quality practices across the broader Aristocrat organization.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a worldwide quality assurance strategy that aligns with business objectives, focusing on AI-powered testing and automation.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to implement scalable, intelligent QA frameworks across product lines.
- Be responsible for the operation and evolution of global Quality Labs.
- Champion the adoption of AI/ML for test case generation, defect prediction, and root cause analysis.
- Develop and integrate AI testing frameworks into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and real-time insights.
- Collaborate with Global Hardware Engineering labs to harmonize test automation infrastructure, data pipelines, and validation processes
- Evaluate, select, and implement AI-powered QA tools (e.g., autonomous testing platforms, NLP-based scripting).
- Drive innovation in test automation using generative AI, computer vision, and intelligent bots.
- Enable AI-driven automation across testing and related processes to improve efficiency and quality.
- Drive AI-based predictive analytics that combine software and hardware data to identify potential reliability issues before deployment
- Establish critical metrics and dashboards using AI analytics to monitor quality trends, test coverage, and release readiness.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements through intelligent auditing and reporting.
- Build, mentor, and lead a global QA team with expertise in AI technologies and modern testing practices.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Data Science teams to align quality goals with product innovation.
- Partner with the Global Hardware Engineering organization to establish effective, integrated test and validation frameworks ensuring consistent quality across hardware, firmware, and software layers
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; PhD is a plus.
- 10 years of experience in software quality assurance, including 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience implementing AI/ML in QA processes and tools.
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, DevOps, and agile methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with AI testing platforms (e.g., Test.ai, Functionize, Applitools).
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
- Preferred Skills
- Experience with large language models (LLMs) and generative AI in test automation.
- Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and microservices testing.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO, FDA, GDPR) and how AI can support compliance.
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ identity. EEO M/F/D/V
- World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
- Robust benefits package
- Global career opportunities
- All about the Player
- Talent Unleashed
- Collective Brilliance
- Good Business Good Citizen
Up to 25%
Pay Range
$206,023 - $382,614 per year
Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.
Additional Information
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.
Salary : $206,023 - $382,614