Game Framework Software Engineer

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.

The Software Engineer works within Light & Wonder's Game Framework SDK team known as the GDK (Game Development Kit) team to support the development of compelling game experiences for casino products. The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver high quality and timely software for all assigned projects. It will require the development, support, and maintenance of a reusable framework used by multiple game studios across the globe. This position must demonstrate a high degree of initiative and is accountable for the thorough implementation of all tasks assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

* Utilize technical knowledge towards design, development, testing, and integration of software tasks and projects.

* Develop expert knowledge of GDK code base and subsystems and contribute to its development, advancement, and maintenance.

* Work closely with other departments on identifying and creating reusable software components.

* Work independently to design and implement solutions for projects and tasks of moderate to high complexity.

* Provide timely, accurate project reports and information to their Lead.

* Works with, and develops relationships with, other team members as needed to meet team goals.

* Maintain up to date knowledge on new programming methods, best coding practices, and new software technologies.

* Maintain understanding of competitive products and technology.

* Develop strong knowledge of the Light & Wonder development processes.

Required Experience:
* Typically requires a minimum of 2 years professional experience in a software development team.

* C# or C++ development.

* UI Development.

* Windows Programming.

* Development tools including IDEs, debuggers and source control systems.

* Software Development processes.

* Code reviewing skills.

* Must be able to obtain and hold Gaming Registrations/Licenses.

Preferred Experience:

* Knowledge of Unity 3D is highly preferred.

* Knowledge of Python is preferred.

* Game Development.

* Design Patterns and Object Oriented Programming.

* Use of Performance monitors for optimizations.

* Test Driven Development (TDD).

* Agile Development practices.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

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:

The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations

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.

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