Senior Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Raleigh, NC is seeking a software engineer experienced in 2D/3D graphics and game tooling. You will design, code, and test game software for slot machines, collaborating across teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Proficiency in C# or C++, Unity or Godot, and strong communication are essential. Prior AI-assisted coding experience is a plus, with a focus on rigorous verification and robust tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a software development team.
• 2D and 3D graphics programming experience (Unity or Godot preferred).
• Gaming industry experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C# or C++

OO design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

AI tools experience

Tools

IDE/compilers

Debuggers

Profilers

Version control

Unity/Visual Studio

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

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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