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Senior Video Game Software Engineer Jobs in Illinois

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

Video Game Design Tutor

Normal, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

Video Game Design Tutor

Skokie, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

Video Game Design Tutor

Dekalb, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

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Senior Advanced Software Engineer

LNW Gaming, Inc.(KAC)

Chicago, IL • On-site

$150 - $172/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Position Summary

As a Senior Advanced Software Engineer at Light & Wonder, you will be a key contributor within a collaborative, global engineering team focused on delivering robust, innovative technology solutions to support both internal systems and customer-facing products. You will drive innovation and quality in slot game development through expert-level software engineering.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain slot game software.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement features.
  • Ensure software quality through code reviews, testing, and compliance with platform standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
  • Document software designs and processes.
  • Stay current with industry trends and technologies.
  • Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
  • Any other duties assigned.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
  • Experience in the gaming industry preferred.
  • Expert in C++ and/or C#.
  • Knowledge of Godot and other game engines.
  • Exposure to Windows and Linux platforms and video drivers.
  • Strong understanding of game development frameworks.
  • Proficient with debugging and profiling tools.
  • Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead and mentor team members.
Compensation

Targeted pay range: $150,000 – $172,000. Total compensation may include applicable incentive compensation such as an annual performance bonus. Actual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, work geography, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, paid time off, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and additional benefits.

Location & Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago studio. Team members are expected to be in the office 4 days a week to support collaboration and studio culture.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, and to adjust focus while using computer and business equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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