Sr Software Engineer II

Senior Software Engineer II

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 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 includes:

• 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:

• Has 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.
• Is 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.
• Has a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.
• Is experienced in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), DevOps practices, and distributed team collaboration within a continuous delivery environment.
• Is skilled in applying software engineering best practices throughout the full development lifecycle, including code reviews, version control, testing, and deployment.
• Possesses 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 and benefits include:

• 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.