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Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and ... Position Summary The Associate Quality Assurance Engineer supports the delivery of high‑quality ...

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Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and ... Position Summary The Associate Quality Assurance Engineer supports the delivery of highquality ...

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and ... Position Summary The Associate Quality Assurance Engineer supports the delivery of high-quality ...

Marketing Associate

$85K - $95K/yr

OUR MISSION Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers ... THE JOB Marketing Associate We are looking for a proactive, creative, and data-driven Marketing ...

A game programmer's approach to performance optimization * Experience using WebKit/Chrome profiler ... Associate New York, NY Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr

$39 - $53.25/hr

... and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science or Information ...

... game-based environments. A total of 9 years with an associates degree and 10 years' experience ... Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, or Java * Experience with simulation ...

... game-based environments. A total of 9 years with an associates degree and 10 years' experience ... Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, or Java * Experience with simulation ...

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... Associate Mathematician to help develop the math models that power our games. In this role, you'll ...

Associate Mathematician

$15 - $19.75/hr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... Associate Mathematician to help develop the math models that power our games. In this role, you'll ...

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How much do associate game developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate game developer in the United States is $19.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an associate game developer do?

An Associate Game Developer is an entry-level role in the video game industry, responsible for assisting with the design, development, and testing of video games. Their tasks often include coding game features, fixing bugs, collaborating with artists and designers, and learning industry-standard tools and programming languages. They work under the supervision of senior developers and gain hands-on experience in game development processes. This role serves as a stepping stone to more advanced positions in game development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate game developer?

To thrive as an Associate Game Developer, you need a solid understanding of programming fundamentals (such as C++ or C#), basic knowledge of game design principles, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with industry-standard game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, as well as version control systems such as Git, is typically required. Problem-solving, creativity, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills that help you adapt to evolving project requirements. These skills ensure you can contribute efficiently to game development projects and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

What are some common challenges faced by associate game developers when working on large-scale projects?

Associate Game Developers often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing project requirements and learning to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including artists, designers, and senior engineers. Balancing multiple tasks, debugging code, and understanding legacy systems can be demanding, especially when deadlines are tight. It's important to communicate openly with team members and seek feedback to ensure that your work aligns with project goals and technical standards.
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Associate QA Engineer

Reno, NV • On-site

Light & Wonder, Inc
Gambling Activities • 5 - 10K employees

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Posted 3 days ago

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 15 rated gambling companies


Job 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

The Associate Quality Assurance Engineer supports the delivery of high‑quality software by executing manual and automated tests, collaborating closely with development teams, and continuously improving testing processes. This role performs both black‑box and white‑box testing to validate functionality, reliability, and system behavior. The Associate QA Engineer is expected to adapt quickly to new technologies, contribute to modern QA transformations including AI‑assisted testing approaches, and step in to perform detailed manual testing when automation is not feasible or appropriate.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute manual and automated tests to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability
  • Participate in black‑box and white‑box testing activities, including test design informed by code structure, logic, and system behavior
  • Develop, modify, and execute software test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts under guidance from senior QA or engineering staff
  • Analyze test results, document defects clearly, and verify fixes to ensure existing functionality is preserved
  • Maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, execution results, and defect records, to support debugging and product evolution
  • Work closely with development engineers to investigate, reproduce, and resolve software issues early in the development lifecycle
  • Provide feedback on system behavior and testability to support continuous improvement in software design and implementation
  • Contribute to QA process improvements, including exploration and adoption of AI‑assisted testing tools, test optimization techniques, and modern automation frameworks
  • Adapt testing approaches as technologies evolve, including new programming languages, platforms, architectures, or development methodologies
  • Demonstrate readiness to perform fully manual testing when required, such as exploratory testing, regression validation, or validation of complex workflows
  • Support quality integration of software into broader systems involving computation, data acquisition, and data processing
Qualifications Education / Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • 0 - 1 year of relevant SQA work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Understanding of software test methodologies/procedures and the overall product development lifecycle
  • Experience with C and/or C++ and/or C#
  • Working knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows
  • Working knowledge of Visual Studio
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Working knowledge of computer operation and principles of computer hardware
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Hands‑on experience with AI‑driven projects or applying AI tools to improve workflows, automation, or process efficiency
  • Strong programming skills in C#, with ability to support development, testing, or automation tasks as needed
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 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.

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.

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