Gaming:
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
The Senior Software Engineer works within Light & Wonder’s Game Framework SDK team known as the GDK (Game Development Kit) team to support the development of compelling game experiences for casino products. The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver high quality and timely software for all assigned projects. It will require the development, support, and maintenance of a reusable framework used by multiple game studios across the globe. This position must demonstrate a high degree of initiative and is accountable for the thorough implementation of all tasks assigned.
Outcomes:
Deliver robust, scalable, and reusable framework software that multiple game studios can build on.
Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
Ensure software meets functional, technical, and gaming-regulatory standards.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's development processes and tooling.
Essential Job Functions:
Design, develop, test, and integrate software tasks and projects of moderate to high complexity, working independently.
Develop expert knowledge of the GDK code base and subsystems and contribute to their advancement and maintenance.
Take ownership of work through the full SDLC, including requirements gathering and testing guidance.
Partner with other departments to identify and build reusable software components.
Conduct and participate in code reviews to uphold software quality.
Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the team.
Maintain current knowledge of new methods, best practices, and emerging technologies, and stay aware of competitive products.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Minimum of 6 years of professional experience on a software development team.
Proficiency in C# and/or C++.
Proficiency with debugging and profiling tools.
Strong code review skills.
Solid understanding of software development processes.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Must be able to obtain and hold applicable Gaming Registrations/Licenses.
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge of Unity 3D or Godot Game Engine is highly preferred.
Knowledge of Python and Typescript is preferred.
Game development experience.
Strong grounding in design patterns and object-oriented programming.
Use of Performance monitors for optimizations
Test Driven Development (TDD)
Agile Development practices
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Qualifications
Skills Required
- Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience
- Proficiency in C# and/or C++
- Proficiency with debugging and profiling tools
- Strong code review skills
- Solid understanding of software development processes and SDLC
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to obtain and hold applicable Gaming Registrations/Licenses
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Knowledge of Unity 3D or Godot game engine
- Knowledge of Python and TypeScript
- Game development experience
- Strong grounding in design patterns and object-oriented programming
- Use of performance monitors for optimizations
- Test Driven Development (TDD) experience
- Experience with Agile development practices
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.
