Senior Advanced Engineer

Light & Wonder•Reno, NV

25d

About The Position

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 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. Show off your skills with the opportunity to work quickly and efficiently as part of a creative team and maintain a positive attitude in a fun and rewarding environment.

Requirements

12+ years of professional experience in a software development team
2D and 3D graphics programming experience (Unity experience is preferred)
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
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience required.

Nice To Haves

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.