Senior Software Engineer

About Company

Light & Wonder is a global leader in game experiences. We create content, hardware and systems that connect iconic titles across any place or channel. By turning games into expansive entertainment, we keep thrilling players with characters and stories they can’t get enough of.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 6,000+ member team with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit www.lnw.com.

We are committed to offering very competitive benefits that are aligned with our values and inspire employees to drive innovation and contribute to the organization’s performance. Employees are the most valued resource, and we always look to improve their well-being with a wide range of benefits befitting every individual. Not limited to monetary benefits, we have robust learning and development opportunities that help them to grow professionally.

Job Summary

Bring our games to life by leading the implementation and integration effort that combines art, animation, sound, and math into a finished slot game. Work in a collaborative small team environment with a group of exceptionally talented artists, animators, and game designers to provide the best gaming experience for the slot player. The ability to work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial.

Job Responsibilities

Primary

Design, architect, code, integrate, test, and debug game software for slot machines

Demonstrate a strong understanding and ability to learn platform hardware, libraries, and operating system

Contribute effective code reviews and adhere to coding standards to write robust software.

Provide input on game design and scheduling as it relates to software implementation

Effectively communicate technical requirements to team members

Collaborate with software quality assurance engineers to ensure regulatory compliance and timely product release

Cultivate, maintain, and disseminate internal systems knowledge while providing feedback on platform and tools implementation

Secondary

Create or update documentation related to new features, interfaces, and usage

Contribute to in-house development toolset and engineering support

Maintain up-to-date knowledge on new programming methods and technologies

Job Requirements

Experience

5-8 years of professional experience in a software development team

Experience with development in 2D and 3D graphics engines preferred, ideally in Unity.

Gaming industry experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient in C# with a strong understanding of object-oriented design concepts.

Enjoy working in a creative environment

Have strong multi-tasking skills

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Have a high degree of comfort with software development tools such as IDEs/compilers, debuggers, profilers, and version control systems

Familiarity with working in a Windows/Microsoft IDE, i.e. Visual Studio.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent work experience required