Software Engineer at Light & Wonder

Reno, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C#, Client-server applications, Distributed systems, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Blazor, React, WPF, Unity, Debugging

Industry

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Description

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 We're seeking a motivated Software Engineer with 2–5 years of experience developing and supporting client-server applications. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of distributed systems that support mission-critical business workflows. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable, and secure software solutions. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain client-server application components, including UI, middleware, APIs, and backend services. Implement features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on requirements and technical specifications. Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software. Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability. Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following industry best practices. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback. Work with DevOps/IT teams on deployment, CI/CD workflows, and environment configuration. Troubleshoot production issues and assist with root-cause analysis. Contribute to technical documentation and architectural diagrams. Stay informed on emerging technologies and propose improvements to our technology stack. This role is hybrid reporting to our studio in Las Vegas or Reno. The on-site presence (3 days a week) is to promote collaboration and studio culture. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 2–5 years of professional software development experience. Hands-on experience building client-server or distributed applications. Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals. Proficiency in C#. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues. Other Qualifications Experience working with RESTful APIs, web services, or message-based architectures. Familiarity with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL). Experience with version control systems (Git preferred). Knowledge of containerization (Docker) or orchestration tools (Kubernetes). Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions). Experience with Windows services, background workers, or real-time communication systems. Understanding of security best practices, authentication, and authorization. UI development experience (Blazor, React, WPF, or similar frameworks). Unity development experience is an asset. Soft Skills Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams. Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of tasks. Detail-oriented and committed to writing high-quality software. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster. Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To review our applicant data use practices, please visit: https://explore.lnw.com/careers/data-privacy/ At Light & Wonder, your safety is our top priority, and we want to alert you to an increase in fraudulent job postings. These scams often use a company’s name and branding to lure applicants into providing sensitive information or paying fees. To protect yourself: Use trusted job platforms: Only apply for jobs through reputable job platforms and our official company career site www.lnw.com/careers Be cautious of requests for money: Light & Wonder will never ask you to send money or pay any fees in connection with a job offer. If you encounter a job posting that seems suspicious or receive communication requesting payment, please report it to us immediately at responsiblereporting@lnw.com Please stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. If anyone claiming to represent Light & Wonder asks for payment, report it to us promptly.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain client-server application components including UI, middleware, and backend services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.