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. We balance ambitious delivery with a friendly, connected studio culture, including regular social events, team nights out, board-game evenings, and more. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, artists, designers, and mathematicians developing market-leading gaming content for a global audience. You'll play a key role in designing and developing high-quality game software using Unity, contributing to the full development lifecycle from concept through to release. Alongside hands-on development, you'll support junior engineers, share technical expertise, and help drive engineering excellence across the team. This role is ideal for an experienced Unity developer with strong programming foundations, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for creating engaging player experiences. Regular on-site working is essential because the role involves developing, testing, and troubleshooting software directly on our gaming machines and specialist hardware. We are looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm, and bring our values to life every day: Dare to be Bold – You will be encouraged to bring fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, and help us create the next generation of gaming experiences. Uphold Integrity – You will champion quality, accountability, and responsible engineering practices in every feature you build. Never Settle – You will continuously look for ways to improve code quality, development practices, tools, and player experiences. Celebrate Perspectives – You will collaborate with developers, artists, designers, producers, and specialists who bring different skills and viewpoints to every game. Win as a Team – You will support others, share knowledge, and help the wider team deliver exceptional outcomes together. What You'll DoDevelop high-quality game content using Unity, C++ and C#.Design, implement, and maintain game features that deliver engaging player experiences. Contribute to technical design discussions, helping shape software architecture and implementation approaches. Take ownership of software components throughout the development lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing and release. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, performance issues, and technical challenges. Optimise game performance, stability, and maintainability across multiple projects. Collaborate closely with artists, game designers, mathematicians, QA engineers, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality content. Participate in code reviews, sharing constructive feedback and helping maintain quality across the codebase. Support and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and encouraging professional development. Share knowledge across the team and help foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture. What You'll BringCommercial experience developing software in C++, including the ability to understand, debug, and maintain complex codebases. Experience developing games using the Unity game engine. Strong capability in C# and object-oriented programming principles. Excellent programming knowledge supported by solid software engineering fundamentals. The ability to design, develop, debug, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions. Experience delivering software throughout the full development lifecycle. A solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices. Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing other engineers. QualificationsDegree or equivalent experience in Software EngineeringHow You'll GrowSee your work reach players around the world through market-leading gaming content and products. Expand your impact through mentoring, technical leadership, and helping shape the next generation of gaming experiences at Light & Wonder. Annual performance bonus25 days' holiday plus bank holidays1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdaysHalf Day for Health, encouraging you to take time away for you and your wellbeingUp to 8% employer pension contributionsA reward platform offering cycle to work, shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashbackRemote GP access alongside a wellbeing platformPrivate Medical InsuranceElective benefits including Tastecard, travel insurance, dental insurance and Give As You EarnEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)A collaborative studio culture with regular social events, team nights out, and board-game eveningsSummaryLocation: Manchester, United KingdomType: Full time
Senior Software Engineer - C# - (Hybrid Remote) in Manchester employer: Light & Wonder
At Light & Wonder, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Chadderton that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through strategic initiatives and exposure to senior leadership, while our comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and generous holiday allowances, ensures a rewarding work-life balance. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values unique perspectives and drives the future of gaming technology.
