Strategic Game Platform Architect

Light & Wonder; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder is seeking a Principal Software Architect to define and drive the technical architecture strategy for transitioning from legacy gaming technology to the new Carbon platform.

The role requires deep expertise in game development technologies, particularly in Unity and Godot. Candidates should be capable of guiding technical direction and ensuring modern engineering practices.

This position requires presence on-site 4 days a week in Las Vegas, with candidates in Chicago considered. Strong collaboration across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in game development technologies, modern software architecture, and cross-functional technical leadership.
• Experience with game engines and frameworks such as Unity, Godot, and custom engine technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive architectural strategy supporting the migration from legacy game technology stacks to the Carbon platform.
• Design scalable, maintainable, and performant software architectures supporting the enterprise game development ecosystem.
• Collaborate with product, compliance, infrastructure, QA, and studio engineering teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Job description

Light & Wonder is seeking a Principal Software Architect to define and drive the technical architecture strategy for transitioning from legacy gaming technology to the new Carbon platform.

The role requires deep expertise in game development technologies, particularly in Unity and Godot. Candidates should be capable of guiding technical direction and ensuring modern engineering practices.

This position requires presence on-site 4 days a week in Las Vegas, with candidates in Chicago considered. Strong collaboration across departments is essential.