Associate Software Engineer

Light and Wonder International, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder is seeking a software engineer to lead the implementation and integration of slot game software. You will work with a talented team of artists, animators, and designers to merge art, animation, sound, and math into compelling gaming experiences.

The role requires strong programming skills in C# or C++, experience with Unity and Visual Studio on Windows, and the ability to communicate technical requirements effectively within a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional software development experience preferred.
• 2D/3D graphics programming experience preferred.
• Gaming industry experience encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, integrate, test, and debug game software for slot machines.
• Demonstrate understanding of platform hardware, libraries, and OS.
• Provide input on game design and scheduling related to software implementation.
• Communicate technical requirements to team members clearly.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure regulatory compliance and timely releases.
• Maintain internal systems knowledge and contribute to tools implementation.
• Create or update documentation for new features and interfaces.
• Contribute to in-house development toolset and engineering support.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on new programming methods and technologies.

Skills

C#

C++

Object-oriented design

IDE/compilers

Debugging

Version control

Windows programming

Unity

Visual Studio

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

None specified

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.

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

Bring our games to life by leading the implementation and integration effort that combines art, animation, sound, and math into a finished slot game. Work in a collaborative small team environment with a group of exceptionally talented artists, animators, and game designers to provide the best gaming experience for the slot player. The ability to work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial.

JobEssential Job Functions:

• Design, code, integrate, test, and debug game software for slot machines.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the platform hardware, libraries, and operating system.
• Provide input on game design and scheduling as it relates to software implementation.
• Effectively communicate technical requirements to team members.
• Collaborate with software quality assurance engineers to ensure regulatory compliance and timely product release.
• Cultivate, maintain, and disseminate internal systems knowledge while providing feedback on platform and tools implementation.
• Create or update documentation related to new features, interfaces, and usage.
• Contribute to in-house development toolset and engineering support.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on new programming methods and technologies.

Qualifications

Training and/or Experience

• 2 years of professional experience in a software development team desired
• 2D and 3D graphics programming experience is preferred
• Gaming industry experience is preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in C# or C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented design concepts
• Have a high degree of comfort with software development tools such as IDEs/compilers, debuggers, profilers, and version control systems
• Familiarity with working in a Windows programming environment, including Unity and Visual Studio
• Have strong multi-tasking skills
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability Enjoy working in a creative environment
• Work well with others in a team environment

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience required

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
• Some domestic and international travel required

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 .