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
Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Use this position if company does not breakout software development positions such as Software Engineer (Applications) or Software Engineer (Systems) and/or is involved in full stack development. Software development engineers using common development methodologies including Waterfall and Agile should be matched to our software development engineering roles. Employees focused on ensuring products (including websites) and hosted networks are designed and developed to be cyber-safe and compliant are typically matched to one of our software development engineering roles. For cloud databases, may be matched to Data Management – Storage Engineer (TE.DMSE) or for hosted networks, to Network Engineering (TE.INNE) or Network Systems Administration (TE.INNS). Employees focused on administering and hardening internal processes and systems against outside penetration and attack, match to Information Security (TE.ICIO).
Position Summary
Bring our games to life by leading the implementation and integration effort that combines art, animation, sound, and math into a finished slot game. Work in a collaborative small team environment with a group of exceptionally talented artists, animators, and game designers to provide the best gaming experience for the slot player. The ability to work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial.
Job Responsibilities
Primary
Design, architect, code, integrate, test, and debug game software for slot machines
Demonstrate a strong understanding and ability to learn platform hardware, libraries, and operating system
Contribute effective code reviews and adhere to coding standards to write robust software.
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
Secondary
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
Experience
2-5 years of professional experience in a software development team
Experience with development in 2D and 3D graphics engines preferred, but not required. Ideally in Unity.
Gaming industry experience is preferred, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in C#, C++, or other related programming languages with a strong understanding of object-oriented design concepts.
Enjoy working in a creative environment
Have strong multi-tasking skills
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with others in a team environment
Have a high degree of comfort with software development tools such as IDEs/compilers, debuggers, profilers, and version control systems
Proficient in C# or C++ with a strong understanding of object oriented design concepts
Familiarity with working in a Windows/Microsoft IDE, i.e. Visual Studio.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience required
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