Senior Software Engineer

Grover Gaming; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grover Gaming in Raleigh, NC designs slot machine game software and core tools. The role focuses on implementing, testing, and debugging game software, leveraging C# or C++ and 2D/3D graphics know-how within Unity or similar engines.

You will collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to documentation and internal toolchains. You'll apply strong problem solving, communicate technical needs clearly, and help ensure regulatory compliance and timely releases while exploring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development in teams.
• 2D/3D graphics programming with Unity or Godot.
• Gaming experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in C# or C++ and OO design.

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.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure regulatory compliance and timely releases.
• Maintain internal systems knowledge and contribute to tools implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers across studios and development teams.
• Create or update documentation for new features and interfaces.
• Contribute to in-house development toolset and engineering support.
• Stay updated on new programming methods and technologies.
• Use Claude Code and Cowork as part of daily engineering work.

Skills

C# or C++

Graphics programming

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Windows development

AI coding assistants experience

Gameplay programming

Tools

Unity

Visual Studio

Git

Debuggers/Profilers

Job description

Position Summary

Essential 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.
• Mentor junior engineers in related studios and throughout Game Development.
• 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.
• Use Claude Code and Cowork intentionally as part of daily engineering work - coding, debugging, test writing, and documentation.
• Apply healthy skepticism to AI-generated output: check for invented APIs or methods, subtly incorrect logic, and missed edge cases before work moves to review.
• Set the standard for how the team verifies AI-assisted work; help others recognize and work around common AI shortcomings rather than taking output at face value.
• Take a leading role evaluating and adopting agentic coding workflows as they mature, weighing fit against our regulatory constraints.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Training and/or Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in a software development team
• 2D and 3D graphics programming experience (Unity or Godot 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
• 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
• Enjoy working in a creative environment
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Practical, daily experience with AI coding assistants, with the judgment to catch common failure modes - confident-but-wrong answers, hallucinated functions, outdated patterns - and work around them.
• Track record of using AI tools to take on higher-complexity work while maintaining rigorous verification habits; able to coach others on catching AI mistakes early.

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