Senior Software Engineer

Light & Wonder, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder, Inc. is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, code, and debug game software for slot machines. You will understand platform hardware, libraries, and OS while influencing game design and timing of releases.

You will mentor juniors and contribute to tools, documentation, and internal engineering workflows. Proficiency in C# or C++, 2D/3D graphics, and Unity or Godot is essential. You will work onsite in Raleigh, NC, collaborating with QA to ensure compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with 2D/3D graphics in games (Unity or Godot).
• Proficient in C# or C++ and OO design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and debug game software for slot machines.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure regulatory and schedule compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across studios.
• Contribute to internal tools and documentation.
• Communicate technical requirements clearly to team members.

Skills

C# or C++

Graphics programming

2D/3D graphics (Unity/Godot)

OO design

Windows development (VS)

AI tooling usage

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Unity

Visual Studio

Git

Job description

## Senior Software EngineerApply: Onsite: USA-NC-Raleigh-1 Glenwood Ave Ste 600: Full time: Posted Today: R322755## 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.