Research And Development Manager

About Walker Digital Table Systems (WDTS)

Walker Digital Table Systems is the global leader in smart table game automation for the casino industry. With our patented PJM3.0™ RFID technology , we help casinos enhance revenue, security, and player engagement by enabling real-time chip tracking, error-free payouts, and intelligent analytics.

Our flagship platforms— Perfect Pay™, Perfect Cage™, and Perfect Table™ —are deployed in the most advanced gaming environments in Las Vegas, Macau, Singapore, and beyond. We're redefining how casinos operate, one table at a time.

Now, we're expanding our global R&D efforts to drive the next wave of innovation , including AI, computer vision, real-time systems, and predictive analytics. This is where you come in.

Role Overview

As R&D Manager , you will lead cross-functional research initiatives that power the future of WDTS products. You'll manage a growing team of engineers and scientists across software, hardware, and data domains while steering technology exploration, prototyping, and productization.

You will be responsible for aligning research efforts with business goals, owning the roadmap of exploratory and pre-commercial technology, and ensuring technical excellence and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a high-performing R&D team focused on innovation in areas such as RFID, computer vision, AI / ML, and real-time systems.
• Design and execute short- and long-term research strategies in collaboration with executive stakeholders.
• Manage the R&D lifecycle from concept → prototype → pilot → productization, including timelines, budgets, and cross-team coordination.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and technical rigor , balancing innovation with practicality and integration readiness.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to translate R&D into business-impactful features.
• Oversee partnerships with academic institutions, technology vendors, and regulatory partners as needed.
• Guide the technical evaluation of new technologies and drive patent strategy in coordination with legal teams.
• Provide mentoring and performance management for R&D staff; attract and retain top technical talent globally.

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Why Join WDTS

Skills Required

Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Rfid, Embedded Systems, Ai