Sr Software Engineer II

US, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:
The Senior Software Engineer II is a key technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable, production-ready software that drives exceptional customer experiences. This role spans the full software development lifecycle—from vision and planning through execution, deployment, and long-term sustainment—ensuring innovation, performance, and reliability in every solution. In addition to hands-on development, the role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and continuously improving engineering practices to align with evolving business and technology goals.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Develop and deliver production-grade software across the full development lifecycle, from vision and planning to deployment and sustainment.

• Collaborate with Product Management and cross-functional teams to create intuitive, high-quality customer experiences.

• Drive platform performance by evaluating and implementing new technologies and engineering best practices.

• Ensure service consistency, reliability, supportability, and observability across systems.

• Communicate effectively to align teams, resolve challenges, and foster collaboration across organizational levels.

• Build trust and influence by modeling MGM’s mission and values while developing strong relationships throughout the organization.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Over 8 years of experience delivering scalable, production-grade cloud and backend software solutions across enterprise and internet-scale environments, with a strong emphasis on full-stack development.

• Proficient in object-oriented programming using Java (and/or C++, similar languages), with hands-on experience across both UI and backend layers—including service, data, and communication components.

• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.

• Experienced in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), DevOps practices, and distributed team collaboration within a continuous delivery environment.

• Skilled in applying software engineering best practices throughout the full development lifecycle, including code reviews, version control, testing, and deployment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset; capable of working across business and technical teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more

• Free meals in our employee dining room

• Free parking 

• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!