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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 SummaryBring 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
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
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
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
LNW and its affiliates (collectively, “LNW”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain LNW 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 LNW complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, LNW requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with LNW (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to LNW 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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