Senior Advanced Software Engineer

LNW Gaming, Inc.(KAC); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Chicago seeks a Senior Advanced Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain slot game software within a collaborative, global engineering team. You will mentor junior engineers, lead technical initiatives, review code, and drive innovation while ensuring platform compliance and high-quality delivery across Windows and Linux environments.

The role emphasizes leadership, gaming industry experience, and staying current with industry trends to push the envelope in game

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience in the gaming industry preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain slot game software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement features.
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, testing, and compliance with platform standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Document software designs and processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies.
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Any other duties assigned.

Skills

C++

C#

Game development

Debugging

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Godot

Other game engines

Job description

Position 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 to support both internal systems and customer-facing products. You will drive innovation and quality in slot game development through expert-level software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain slot game software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement features.
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, testing, and compliance with platform standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Document software designs and processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies.
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience in the gaming industry preferred.
• 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.

Compensation

Targeted pay range: $150,000 – $172,000. Total compensation may include applicable incentive compensation such as an annual performance bonus. Actual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, work geography, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, paid time off, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and additional benefits.

Location & Work Arrangement

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 Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, and to adjust focus while using computer and business equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.