Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Posted 25 Days Ago
Austin, TX
Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • Gaming • Mobile • Software • Analytics • App development
SciPlay is a developer and publisher of fun, authentic digital games millions of users enjoy.
The Role
Manage a team of software engineers in the design and implementation of mobile games, provide technical guidance and career development, and ensure project milestones are met while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of new technologies.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Manage a group of Software Engineers responsible for design, implementation, and maintenance of mobile based games. This role requires a forward-thinking, critical problem solver who can communicate across the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members as needed for completion of work items
  • Provide career guidance and facilitation of career growth to direct reports
  • Develop project schedules and monitor project progress in coordination with management
  • Maintain up to date knowledge on new programming methods and new software technologies
  • Facilitate deployment of content across all supported platforms
  • Creation and maintenance of project documentation, such as technical specifications and on-boarding materials.
  • Lead the development of new/innovative game play features and interfaces
  • Create, enforce, and adapt engineering standards and best practices for development
  • Write coherent, organized code and be comfortable working on a complicated codebase with high levels of abstraction
  • Collaborate with project leadership on roadmap, priorities, and goals

Qualifications: 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Math, Statistics or relevant area or equivalent experience

Required Experience: 

  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • 3+ years software engineering management experience
  • C# development experience in at least one area of expertise
    • Unity Engine 2022 or 6
    • .NET Server

Preferred Experience: 

  • Live Game operations and support
  • AWS Deployment & Monitoring
  • One or more shipped titles built with a recent version of Unity Engine

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • C# - .NET and/or Unity
  • Understanding & commitment to SOLID & Domain-Driven design principles
  • Understanding of basic database operations and SQL
  • Strong understanding of GIT version control software
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience building scalable applications
  • Scrum & Agile methodologies

We are SciPlay! We make games!

At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.

A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

·        Competitive salaries

·        Annual bonuses, matching 401k

·        Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.

·        Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week

·        Paid Family Leave

·        Paid Volunteer Time

·        Annual 2-night company retreat

Read More About Our Values Here:

https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU 

SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com.

SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster. 

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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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The Company
HQ: Cedar Falls, IA
800 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games, providing entertaining free-to-play casual and social games to millions. Our data-driven approach, advanced game economy and high-quality content offer a thrilling experience. Our games are true to the authentic spirit of the world’s biggest casino brands and bring users hours of fun.

Why Work With Us

At SciPlay, we think untraditionally and believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our unique blend of top technologies, talent and inclusive culture celebrating creativity, new ideas, innovation and individuality. Together, we create industry-leading games by collaboratively embracing our unique backgrounds and talents.

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SciPlay has a 3 day in-office work policy whereby ALL our studios around the world work from the office on the same days. The remaining 2 days can be spent in-office or at home.

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