Software Engineer (Graphics and Framework)

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.

We're looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our Video team in Chicago, where we build and maintain the Unity-based development kits that power our next-generation slot games. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating robust, scalable plugins and tools that streamline game production and enhance visual fidelity.

This role requires strong technical skills, solid foundation in basic game development. You'll work closely with artists, designers, and game engineers to deliver high-performance Unity plugins and custom tooling that integrate seamlessly into our game pipeline.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design, implement, and maintain Unity plugins using C# and native C++.

• Develop and extend our internal Unity-based dev kit used across multiple game titles.

• Collaborate closely with team members and technical artists to support rendering workflows and asset pipelines.

• Optimize plugin performance across platforms (Windows, Android).

• Debug and resolve integration issues between Unity and native systems.

• Document APIs, workflows, and best practices for internal teams.

• Stay Informed: Keep up to date with gaming and technology trends, applying relevant insights to enhance the engine.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years professional experience in a software development team.

• Strong proficiency in Unity Engine, including Editor scripting and runtime systems.

• Solid experience with both C# and C++, especially in cross-language integration.

• Familiarity with Unity's Native Plugin Interface, IL2CPP, and Scriptable rendering pipelines is a plus.

• Experience working in a production environment with version control is a plus.

• Development tools including IDEs and debuggers.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Code reviewing skills.

• Design Patters and Object-Oriented Programming.

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine is an asset but not a requirement.

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

Education:

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

This is a hybrid position (2-3 days a week) reporting into our Chicago office.

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