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Design and maintain software solutions, collaborate with teams, and mentor junior engineers. | 5+ years experience with C++, C#, SQL, WPF, Agile, and version control systems. | Position Summary Light & Wonder is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Reno, Nevada. In this role, you will help design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions that power industry-leading gaming products and experiences. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will play a key role in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating closely with product, QA, DevOps, and fellow engineering teams to deliver innovative, scalable, and reliable solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in modern software development, a passion for solving complex problems, and a commitment to helping others while driving engineering excellence. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that meet business and technical requirements. Lead the implementation of software features and enhancements while ensuring alignment with development standards and best practices. Develop applications using C++, C, C#, and .NET technologies. Design and maintain WPF-based applications and user interfaces. Develop, optimize, and support SQL databases and performance-critical queries. Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product, and other engineering teams to ensure successful software delivery. Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high standards of code quality. Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and technical issues. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across development initiatives. Support Agile development activities, including planning, estimation, and sprint execution. Qualifications 5+ years of software development experience. Proven experience designing and developing scalable software solutions. Strong proficiency in C++, C, and C#. Strong proficiency in SQL and database optimization. Knowledge and experience developing WPF .NET applications. Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum. Experience using version control systems including Git and Perforce. Solid understanding of software architecture, data structures, and algorithms. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Ability to lead and mentor software developers. 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. #LI-Hybrid 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. Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To review our applicant data use practices, please visit: https://explore.lnw.com/careers/data-privacy/ At Light & Wonder, your safety is our top priority, and we want to alert you to an increase in fraudulent job postings. These scams often use a company’s name and branding to lure applicants into providing sensitive information or paying fees. To protect yourself: Use trusted job platforms: Only apply for jobs through reputable job platforms and our official company career site www.lnw.com/careers Be cautious of requests for money: Light & Wonder will never ask you to send money or pay any fees in connection with a job offer. If you encounter a job posting that seems suspicious or receive communication requesting payment, please report it to us immediately at responsiblereporting@lnw.com Please stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. If anyone claiming to represent Light & Wonder asks for payment, report it to us promptly.
Design, develop, and maintain robust slot game software ensuring compliance and lead technical initiatives with mentorship. | Bachelor's degree with over 10 years professional software development experience and expertise in C++ or C# with game engine familiarity. | 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 Mission Drive innovation and quality in slot game development through expert-level software engineering. Job Summary As a Senior Advanced Software Engineer at Light & Wonder, you will be a key contributor within a collaborative, global engineering team focused on delivering robust, innovative technology solutions. These solutions support both internal systems and customer-facing products. In this role, you will be responsible for the testing, integration, and validation of software applications, ensuring they meet functional, technical, and regulatory standards. Outcomes Deliver robust and scalable slot game software. Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers. Ensure compliance with platform standards. Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes. Essential Job Functions Design, develop, test, and maintain slot game software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement features. Ensure software quality through code reviews and testing. Provide technical guidance and support. Document software designs and processes. Stay current with industry trends and technologies. Any other duties assigned. The targeted pay range for this role is $150,000- $172,000. The total compensation package for this position may also include applicable incentive compensation, such as an annual performance bonus. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, specific work geography, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. As a member of the L&W team, you will be eligible for company sponsored benefits that include healthcare, dental, vision, paid time off, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and much more. Qualifications Training and/or Experience 10+ years of professional software development experience. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Experience in gaming industry preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Expert in C++ and/or C#. Knowledge of Godot and other game engines. Exposure to Windows and Linux platforms and video drivers. Strong understanding of game development frameworks. Proficient with debugging and profiling tools. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to lead and mentor team members. Additional Information This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago studio. Team members are expected to be in the office 4 days a week to support collaboration and studio culture. Physical Requirement 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. #RA-LI #RA-Hybrid 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. Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To review our applicant data use practices, please visit: https://explore.lnw.com/careers/data-privacy/ At Light & Wonder, your safety is our top priority, and we want to alert you to an increase in fraudulent job postings. These scams often use a company’s name and branding to lure applicants into providing sensitive information or paying fees. To protect yourself: Use trusted job platforms: Only apply for jobs through reputable job platforms and our official company career site www.lnw.com/careers Be cautious of requests for money: Light & Wonder will never ask you to send money or pay any fees in connection with a job offer. If you encounter a job posting that seems suspicious or receive communication requesting payment, please report it to us immediately at responsiblereporting@lnw.com Please stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. If anyone claiming to represent Light & Wonder asks for payment, report it to us promptly.
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