Software Development Engineer in Test

Light & Wonder, Inc.; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder, Inc. is seeking an SDET to join our Gaming team and help ensure the quality of our cutting-edge game themes and operating systems.

You will develop and execute tests under SQE guidance to verify functional, technical, and regulatory compliance across products for our global casino partners. Responsibilities include creating test plans and scripts, using required databases and tools, reproducing issues to assist development, and applying established software test methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent work experience.
• Experience deriving SQA plans from system requirements.
• Knowledge and experience using Visual Studio and C/C++.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows desktop applications; familiarity with Jira and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Identify test cases, develop and execute test plans and scripts for game themes and operating systems.
• Follow requirements and directions provided by Senior Engineer/Manager.
• Utilize databases for SQE functions and testing.
• Assist in reproducing issues to help software development resolve them.
• Apply software test methodologies and the product development lifecycle.

Skills

SQA planning

Visual Studio

C/C++

Linux/Unix

Software testing

Automation

Gaming industry experience

JIRA

Windows desktop apps

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Visual Studio

JIRA

Windows

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.

Position Summary

Experience firsthand what it is like to be a creator at Light & Wonder by joining our company as an SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test). With guidance from a qualified SQE, you will develop and execute tests on new and existing products to ensure that they meet the requisite functional, technical, and regulatory compliance and maintain high overall product quality.

Essential Job Functions

• Under a Senior Engineer/ Manager supervision; identify test cases, develop and execute test plans and test scripts for new and existing game themes and operating systems
• Follow requirements and directions provided by Senior Engineer/ Manager
• Utilize all required databases for SQE functions and testing
• Introduction and overview of software test methodologies/procedures and overall product development lifecycle
• Assist in reproduction of issues, when necessary, to assist software development in resolving issues
• Utilize all required tools/databases for carrying out necessary functions and testing

Qualifications

• Experience in deriving SQA plans/cases from system requirements
• Knowledge and experience using Visual Studio
• Knowledge and experience with C and/or C++
• Knowledge and experience using Linux/Unix
• Software Test methodologies and Product Development lifecycle
• Automation experience a plus
• Gaming industry experience preferred
• Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Detailed oriented and capable of working and completing tasks with minimal supervision
• Able to work and deliver in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Real-time embedded systems and/or gaming experience preferred
• JIRA experiences preferred
• Experience with Windows desktop applications is required.
• Agile methodologies preferred
• Results oriented, risk taking and extensive multi-tasking ability

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

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.