Software Engineer

Light & Wonder

Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFull-time$90,000–$100,000Posted Oct 28, 2026

About the role

Position Summary

The Software Engineer will be working as a part of a team that creates and implements technology utilized by Light & Wonder to support internal products as well as customer centric innovation. The position holder will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and integrating software products alongside a global team of engineers.

Essential Job Functions:

Work with a team to develop innovative features and functionality for Light & Wonder products, utilities, and tools

Research new technologies to modernize and elevate existing Light & Wonder products

Work on refactoring, improving, and optimizing existing code base

Design and build libraries that will be shared with other Light & Wonder product

Embrace best coding practices, such as secure coding guidelines, test driven development, continuous integration workflow

Provide prompt resolution to bugs/issues by using debugging skill

Qualifications

Training and/or Experience:

Gaming industry experience is preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstratable Knowledge of C# and C++

Knowledge of Client-Server Architecture basics

Demonstratable knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts and Principles

Familiarity with Database Architecture

Have a high degree of comfort with software development tools such as IDEs/compilers, debuggers, profilers, and version control systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Excellent teamwork skills

Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstratable Knowledge of SQL query writing

Familiarity with Web UI design

Knowledge of Operating System’s basics

Knowledge of PowerShell

Familiarity with development tools such as Visual studio, Perforce, Git, Jira, etc.

The targeted pay range for this role is $90,000- $100,000. The total compensation package for this position may also include applicable incentive compensation, such as an annual performance bonus. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, specific work geography, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

As a member of the L&W team, you will be eligible for company sponsored benefits that include healthcare, dental, vision, paid time off, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and much more.

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

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, “L&W”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery 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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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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop features and functionality for company products, utilities, and tools.
  • Research technologies to modernize existing products.
  • Refactor, improve, and optimize existing code.
  • Design and build shared software libraries.
  • Apply secure coding practices, test-driven development, and continuous integration.
  • Debug and resolve software bugs and issues.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of C# and C++.
  • Understanding of client-server architecture and object-oriented programming.
  • Familiarity with database architecture and software development tools.
  • Strong English communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
  • Gaming industry experience is preferred but not required.
  • Preferred: SQL query writing, web UI design, operating system basics, PowerShell, and tools such as Visual Studio, Perforce, Git, and Jira.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Potential annual performance bonus.

Skills mentioned

C#C++System DesignDebuggingPerformance OptimizationGitSQLSoftware TestingTest-Driven DevelopmentCI/CD

About Light & Wonder

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary business segments, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 6,500+ 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 learn more visit www.lnw.com.

Gambling Facilities and Casinos5,001-10,000 employeesLas Vegas, Nevada

H-1B sponsorship history

Historical employer filing data was found for Light & Wonder. The employer record includes 63 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.