Join the team pioneering the next generation of interactive arcade entertainment.
We are looking for a hands-on, multidisciplinary Senior Software Engineer who thrives at the crossroads of Windows game software, AI-driven interaction, and embedded control systems.
You’ll design, code, and integrate experiences that bridge the digital gameplay world with physical hardware systems — motion, lighting, sensors, haptics, and networked intelligence — to deliver immersive arcade experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded / Hardware Integration (≈ 70%)
- Develop and maintain firmware and communication layers for STM32, NXP, ESP32, and Arduino-class microcontrollers.
- Implement serial, CAN, I²C, POE and Ethernet communication between host PCs and embedded boards.
- Support hardware bring-up, diagnostics, and factory testing, working closely with the EE and manufacturing teams.
- Integrate embedded devices with Windows game software for synchronized control and telemetry.
- Troubleshoot and debug at both firmware and system level using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG tools.
- Apply DFM/DFT principles and support product transfer to manufacturing.
Windows / Game (≈ 30%)
- Support the development for API & DLL for middleware interfacing between games and embedded hardware.
- Design and implement Windows-based applications for arcade games
- Implement real-time control interfaces linking game software with physical subsystems (motion, lighting, audio).
- Collaborate with artists, designers, and firmware engineers to create seamless user experiences.
Collaboration & Quality
- Work cross-functionally with design, hardware, and manufacturing teams to define requirements and validate designs.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and validation to ensure robustness under arcade conditions.
- Document design, integration, and troubleshooting workflows clearly for cross-team use.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- ≥
5 years of experience in software development for interactive or embedded systems. - Experience with microcontrollers (STM32, NXP, ESP32, Arduino) embedded system and real-time communication protocols.
- Proficient in C/C++, C#, and Python for Windows applications. within Visual Studio / VS Code environments.
- Competent in source control (Git), Agile workflows, Jira and software test frameworks.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Comfortable interfacing with hardware teams and using EE tools (oscilloscope, multimeter).
- Fluent in English; able to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in VR/AR, motion platforms, or electromechanical game systems.
- Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine for gameplay or simulation is advantageous but a must.
- Understanding of networking / IoT protocols (MQTT, WebSocket).
- Exposure to cloud connectivity for telemetry, leaderboards, or remote updates.
- Familiarity with PLC or industrial control systems.
Top Skills
What We Do
LAI Games is a leading manufacturer in the location-based entertainment industry, providing cutting-edge products and innovative solutions to the arcade market. With a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction, LAI Games is committed to delivering the best in arcade gaming experiences to players around the world.
With a dedicated R&D team that consists of the industry’s brightest engineers, game designers, 3D artists, and programmers, LAI Games is committed to bringing innovative and high income-producing games to the global market.
The Industry's First Unattended Virtual Reality Attraction
Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride Ultra HD is the industry’s first attendant-free VR attraction for arcades and FECs. Developed from the ground up by LAI Games to operate like any other coin-op amusement game, The Big Ride was created in partnership with leading game developer Ubisoft. The attractive and practical cabinet design reflects LAI Games’ time-honored experience in arcade game design, with a high quality and exciting all-ages VR experience that provides entertainment for both first time users and experienced enthusiasts. See it in action at https://laigames.com/games/virtual-rabbids-the-big-ride-ultra-hd/
Prize Merchandising Games
LAI Games is known for making some of the industry's most iconic Arcade Redemption Games and Prize Redemption Games, such as Rick and Morty Blips and Chitz, Angry Birds Coin Crash, Pearl Fishery, Stacker, and Mega Stacker.
With many award-winning games like Virtual Rabbids The Big Ride Ultra HD, Angry Birds Coin Crash, Pearl Fishery, Let's Bounce, HYPERpitch, and our Arcade Basketball Game HYPERshoot just to name a few, our games provide great ROI for operators and social, rewarding experiences!
