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Long Description
Software developers are responsible for a range of technical contributions to software development with regard to gaming platforms and game development tools/processes through research, design, development, modification, debugging, review, testing, and documentation. The software developer may be involved in an array of technical challenges, including innovative game concepts, process improvement, networked gaming, distributed computing, and addressing the needs of groups across global studios based on studio purview. Projects may include new game creation or adaptations to assigned markets for conversions. Software must ultimately conform to quality, regulatory, and jurisdictional requirements that contribute to the overall design vision of each game project. This role works on a cross-functional game development team, including Producers, Project Managers, Graphic Artists, Mathematicians, Software Developers, Technical Artists, Test Engineers, and 3rd-party contractors as needed. The types of products this role may support include core product lines such as class II slot, class III slot, keno, poker, electronic table games, and products for other specialty markets, depending on the Studio’s product mix and project assignments. Central to the position is the candidate’s ability to build collaborative relationships and drive results.
Responsibilities
- Design, code, test, review, document, and debug software that meets the product and customer requirements with mentor oversight
- Develop games for IGT customers, including core logic and graphical UI
- Protocol and documentation development to support the game development process and quality assurance testing
- Participate in the development of software development solutions with guidance from senior staff members
- Properly test, debug, and fix defective game code
- Participate in the internal and external release of games to testing agencies
- Versed in the full development process and software systems
- Able to communicate development status, milestones, and deliverables
- Able to provide code reviews for games developed by peers
- Collaborate with other disciplines (art, math, game design, etc.) for game development and defect fixing
- Consult with development managers and technical leads on software implementation and the escalation of software issues. Provide analysis and feedback for these issues as required
Qualifications
Skills Development:
Business & Role
- Continuously learning the software developer role and responsibilities through engagement in the game development process and asking questions of a mentor
- Continuously learning the game development process and how tasks of software developers integrate into the process
- Continuously learning the interface of the game development kit
- Learning IGT product lines
Technical
- Strengthening skill set in a relevant programming language
- Continuously learning properties of game mechanics and graphical interfaces
Soft Skills
- Develop a working understanding of key factors that determine the prioritization of project assignments, game development initiatives, and tasks of the role
- Seeking out approaches to tasks and projects and evidencing the ability to be receptive to feedback
- Gaining comfortability in communicating with the functional team and cross-functional game development team
- Continuously networking with cross-functional members of the game development team
Industry & Market
- Developing an understanding of gaming regulations relevant to project deliverables and assigned markets
Studio Requirements
- Lighthouse Studio: Software developers at Lighthouse Studio train 3rd-party contractors to perform SWD tasks for game development projects. In this capacity, the studio oversees outsourced work in progress, shares best practices, reviews incoming deliverables, and incorporates work into game development projects internally
- Lighthouse Studio Essential Function: Full ownership of the game
- Lighthouse Studio Essential Function: Able to develop fixes and possibly features in GDK and/or Market Wrappers with some support from a development lead
- Lighthouse Studio Education & Experience: Practical software development experience using a combination of C++, Unity, and C#
Education and Experience:
- University degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- Strong programming skills and experience with 1 or more programming languages
- Working knowledge of version control systems, build tools, and processes
- Experience with software development processes such as Waterfall, Agile, or Scrum
- Familiarity with software development principles
- Familiarity with and/or understanding of graphical interfaces and how to build UIs
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Demonstrated collaboration skills across disciplines with varying levels of technical understanding
- Ability to effectively define, communicate, and explain technical design and concepts
- Ability to build and maintain working relationships
- Ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in game development
- Proficiency in software development processes
- Advanced proficiency in 1 or more programming languages
- Familiarity with, or interest in, gambling games
IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.
