Senior Software Engineer

Posted 15 Hours Ago
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Las Vegas, NV
Senior level
Gaming
The Role
The Senior Software Engineer will lead the creation and integration of slot games, collaborating with artists and game designers to develop high-quality gameplay. Responsibilities include software design, testing, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to tool development while ensuring compliance with regulations.
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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

Lead the creation and integration of slot games by combining art, animation, sound, and mathematical mechanics into a fully-realized gaming experience. Collaborate within a small, dynamic team of talented artists, animators, and game designers to deliver top-quality gameplay for slot players. Success in this role requires an ability to work efficiently, take direction well, and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, integrate, test, and debug software for slot game applications.

  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of platform hardware, libraries, and operating systems.

  • Provide insights on game design and scheduling related to software development.

  • Clearly communicate technical requirements and needs across team members.

  • Partner with quality assurance engineers to ensure regulatory compliance and on-time product releases.

  • Develop, document, and share internal systems knowledge, offering feedback on tools and platform improvements.

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Mentor junior engineers within the studio and across game development teams.

  • Create and update documentation for new features, interfaces, and usability guidelines.

  • Contribute to in-house tool development and provide engineering support.

  • Stay current with emerging programming techniques and technologies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience within a team setting.

  • Experience with 2D and 3D graphics programming preferred.

  • Previous experience in the gaming industry is a plus but not essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Enthusiasm for working in a creative, collaborative environment.

  • Strong ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proven ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.

  • Proficiency in development tools, including IDEs/compilers, debuggers, profilers, and version control.

  • Strong command of C# or C++ with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles.

  • Experience with Windows programming, especially in Unity and Visual Studio environments.

Please note: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, including for candidates on graduate visas. Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment."

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.

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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