Senior Software Engineer

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Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Mid level
Gaming
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop high-quality video game software, contribute to game content delivery, participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure adherence to coding standards. Your role will also involve collaboration with graphic artists and game designers to craft industry-leading gaming titles.
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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

Join our innovative software team, collaborating with graphic artists and game designers to craft cutting-edge video game software for both the UK and international gaming markets.

This senior software engineer position is perfect for a seasoned professional with a strong background in industries like video games. Your role will involve creating high-quality and efficient code, contributing significantly to the development of industry-leading gaming titles.

Located in the vibrant heart of Manchester's Spinningfields district, we offer a flexible hybrid work environment. Our team of over sixty highly skilled content developers is dedicated to designing and producing game content for markets worldwide.

But it's not all work; we also organize regular social activities, including nights out and board game nights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of delivering game content and play a key role in enhancing the software team's overall performance.
  • Develop software while adhering to coding standards, release procedures, and established processes.
  • Follow a self-determined project plan to ensure timely software delivery.
  • Actively participate in code reviews of your colleagues' work.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced software engineers.

Key skills:

  • The ideal candidate should possess a solid understanding of programming and mathematics. Additionally:
    • Minimum of 2 years of commercial experience in game development, with a preference for expertise in the UNITY game engine.
    • Proficiency in the C# programming language.
    • Familiarity with the C++ programming language is advantageous.
    • A strong educational background, equivalent to at least a degree in a relevant field such as mathematics or computer science.
    • Desirable knowledge of statistical mathematics.

    Light and Wonder is home to over 550 professionals across three UK offices and is backed by its global gaming parent company, LnW, listed on Nasdaq, which employs over 10,000 individuals in more than 50 countries across six continents. We offer top-tier training, support, and outstanding career development opportunities, along with a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Top Skills

C#
C++
The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
2,419 Employees
On-site Workplace

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.

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