Senior Software Engineer

Light & Wonder, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder, Inc. in Chennai seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the Game Framework SDK (GDK) team. You will deliver high-quality software for casino game projects and maintain a reusable framework used across studios globally.

You will own the full SDLC, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with gaming regulations while collaborating with other departments to drive reusable components and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in C# and/or C++.
• Must be able to obtain and hold applicable Gaming Registrations/Licenses.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and integrate software tasks of moderate to high complexity.
• Develop expert knowledge of the GDK code base and subsystems.
• Take ownership through the full SDLC, including requirements gathering and testing guidance.
• Partner with other departments to build reusable software components.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to uphold software quality.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the team.
• Stay current with new methods and emerging technologies.

Skills

C# and/or C++

Debugging and profiling

Code review

Software development processes

Problem solving & communication

Gaming registrations/licenses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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 Senior Software Engineer works within Light & Wonder's Game Framework SDK team known as the GDK (Game Development Kit) team to support the development of compelling game experiences for casino products. The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver high quality and timely software for all assigned projects. It will require the development, support, and maintenance of a reusable framework used by multiple game studios across the globe. This position must demonstrate a high degree of initiative and is accountable for the thorough implementation of all tasks assigned.

Outcomes

• Deliver robust, scalable, and reusable framework software that multiple game studios can build on.
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure software meets functional, technical, and gaming-regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's development processes and tooling.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, develop, test, and integrate software tasks and projects of moderate to high complexity, working independently.
• Develop expert knowledge of the GDK code base and subsystems and contribute to their advancement and maintenance.
• Take ownership of work through the full SDLC, including requirements gathering and testing guidance.
• Partner with other departments to identify and build reusable software components.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to uphold software quality.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the team.
• Maintain current knowledge of new methods, best practices, and emerging technologies, and stay aware of competitive products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience on a software development team.
• Proficiency in C# and/or C++.
• Proficiency with debugging and profiling tools.
• Strong code review skills.
• Solid understanding of software development processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain and hold applicable Gaming Registrations/Licenses.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Unity 3D or Godot Game Engine is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Python and Typescript is preferred.
• Game development experience.
• Strong grounding in design patterns and object-oriented programming.
• Use of Performance monitors for optimizations Test Driven Development (TDD) Agile Development practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Qualifications

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.

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