SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.
SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!
Position Summary
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers through hiring, coaching, and performance management
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, architecture oversight, and code review as necessary
- Drive continuous improvement in team processes, workflows, and tools to enhance productivity and product quality
- Foster a healthy, collaborative, and inclusive team culture aligned with company values
- Clearly communicate status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders at all levels
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
- 14+ years of overall experience with at least 4 years of experience leading engineering team
- Proven track record of delivering high performance software
- Must be from the gaming industry preferably from Slot Gaming background
- Deep understanding of software architecture & engineering best practices
- Strong understanding of modern engineering practices including Agile, CI/CD, testing, and version control
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to mentor and grow engineering talent
Key Competencies
- Communicator: The ability to influence and persuade others, especially in situations that require diplomacy and tact.
- Collaboration & Influence: Proactive cross-functional partnerships to work effectively with peers and partners throughout the whole organization.
- Cultural Competency: The ability to lead through seeking diversity, fostering inclusion, and a passion to develop every single individual.
- Results Orientation: A commitment to demonstrably improving team metrics. A positive, flexible, and proactive, hands-on with can-do approach.
We are SciPlay! We make games!
The roots of our company are simple and strong: our founders fell head over heels for casino games and had a vision to create the most entertaining free-to-play casino games for gamers around the world. We’ve grown into a company that makes games we are truly proud of and that are enjoyed by millions of players every day. Our history is extensive, but we’re just getting started. In 1998, we got our start as Phantom EFX and in 2019, we reintroduced ourselves as SciPlay and went public on the Nasdaq.
At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally. From our yearly development conferences, shindigs, and new game launches, we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take great pride in our ability to create authentic experiences for players and we are excited to continue investing in our workforce, technology, and our data-driven approach, all with the mission of delighting our players long into the future. We believe that if we continue to stay passionate, set ambitious goals, live our values, and play together, we will become the #1 social casino and casual gaming company in the world.
Skills Required
- 14+ years of overall experience
- 4 years of experience leading engineering team
- Proven track record of high performance software delivery
- Experience in the gaming industry, preferably Slot Gaming
- Deep understanding of software architecture & engineering best practices
- Strong understanding of modern engineering practices including Agile and CI/CD
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to mentor and grow engineering talent
Light & Wonder Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Light & Wonder and has not been reviewed or approved by Light & Wonder.
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Healthcare Strength — Aetna medical options with virtual care, plus programs like fertility support and chronic‑condition management, indicate broad and robust medical coverage. Dental and vision through major carriers add to overall depth.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Offerings such as fertility support via Progyny, gender‑affirming care through FOLX Health, and menopause care suggest coverage designed for diverse needs. Second‑opinion and specialized support services further widen accessibility.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Resources including a ComPsych EAP with counseling, Care.com membership, and RethinkCare parenting tools bolster everyday wellbeing. A Lifestyle Spending Account and wellness/non‑tobacco premium discounts enhance practical value.
Light & Wonder Insights
What We Do
Light & Wonder is a leading cross-platform global game company focused on creating new worlds where players can immerse themselves in dynamic casino, online or mobile games. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with nearly 5,000 employees, the company has locations on six continents.
