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The ability to work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial.\nJobEssential Job Functions:\nDesign, code, integrate, test, and debug game software for slot machines.\nDemonstrate a strong understanding of the platform hardware, libraries, and operating system.\nProvide input on game design and scheduling as it relates to software implementation.\nEffectively communicate technical requirements to team members.\nCollaborate with software quality assurance engineers to ensure regulatory compliance and timely product release.\nCultivate, maintain, and disseminate internal systems knowledge while providing feedback on platform and tools implementation.\nCreate or update documentation related to new features, interfaces, and usage.\nContribute to in-house development toolset and engineering support.\nMaintain up-to-date knowledge on new programming methods and technologies.\nQualifications\nTraining and/or Experience\n2 years of professional experience in a software development team desired\n2D and 3D graphics programming experience is preferred\nGaming industry experience is preferred, but not required\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nProficient in C# or C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented design concepts\nHave a high degree of comfort with software development tools such as IDEs/compilers, debuggers, profilers, and version control systems\nFamiliarity with working in a Windows programming environment, including Unity and Visual Studio\nHave strong multi-tasking skills\nHave excellent written and verbal communication skills\nAbility Enjoy working in a creative environment\nWork well with others in a team environment\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience required\nPhysical Requirements:\nThe 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.\nWork Conditions:\nThe work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations\nSome domestic and international travel required\nLight & 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.\nThis 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. \nLight & 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. 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