The Software Engineer will be working as a part of a team that creates and implements technology utilized by Light & Wonder to support internal products as well as customer centric innovation. The position holder will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and integrating software products alongside a global team of engineers.
Essential Job Functions
Work with a team to develop innovative features and functionality for Light & Wonder products, utilities, and tools
Research new technologies to modernize and elevate existing Light & Wonder products
Work on refactoring, improving, and optimizing existing code base
Design and build libraries that will be shared with other Light & Wonder products
Embrace best coding practices, such as secure coding guidelines, test driven development, continuous integration workflow
Embrace best coding practices, such as secure coding guidelines, test driven development, continuous integration workflow
Provide prompt resolution to bugs/issues by using debugging skill
Qualifications/Training Experience
Gaming industry experience is preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstratable Knowledge of C# and C++
Knowledge of Client-Server Architecture basics
Demonstratable knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts and Principles
Familiarity with Database Architecture
Have a high degree of comfort with software development tools such as IDEs/compilers, debuggers, profilers, and version control systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Excellent teamwork skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstratable Knowledge of SQL query writing
Familiarity with Web UI design
Knowledge of Operating System’s basics
Knowledge of PowerShell
Familiarity with development tools such as Visual studio, Perforce, Git, Jira, etc
Education
University (4 years) degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions
The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Demonstratable Knowledge of C# and C++
- Knowledge of Client-Server Architecture basics
- Demonstratable knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts and Principles
- Familiarity with Database Architecture
- Comfort with software development tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset
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.
