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
Located in the vibrant Spinningfields district of Manchester, our studio is home to more than sixty talented content development specialists who design and build world‑class game content for both UK and international markets.
We pride ourselves on creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence and we balance hard work with regular social events including team nights out, board‑game evenings, and more.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work within a creative, multidisciplinary team alongside graphic artists and game designers to develop high‑quality video game software for the global gaming market.
You’ll be responsible for producing clean, efficient, and well‑structured code while contributing to the overall output of the software team. In addition, you will support and mentor junior engineers, playing an important role in the creation of market‑leading gaming titles.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong Unity skills, solid programming foundations, and a passion for building engaging, high‑performing game experiences.
Deliver high‑quality game content in line with project goals and team standards
Develop software following established coding standards, release processes, and best practices
Work to a self‑managed project plan to ensure timely delivery of software components
Participate actively in code reviews, offering constructive feedback and maintaining quality across the codebase
Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and other engineers to bring game features to life
Strong programming knowledge and solid mathematical competence
Commercial experience developing games using the Unity game engine
Proficiency in C#
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and the ability to mentor junior engineers
Self‑motivated, organised, and able to manage personal workload independently
Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team success
Qualifications
Degree‑level education in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Desirable:
Working knowledge of C++
Good understanding of statistical mathematics
What we can offer?
Discretionary Annual performance bonus
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays'
Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects
1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdays
Half Day for Health (encouraging you to take time away for you & your wellbeing)
Up to 8% employer pension contributions
A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
Wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Aviva DigiCare
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Optional benefits such as Tastecard, Give As You Earn and Travel Ticket Loan