Senior Software Engineer

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Job Description

The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for developing software with a distributed team in the for business-critical software applications and integrations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality solutions that align with our business objectives. The CEC Information technology portfolio is built on custom .NET applications running in Microsoft Azure and integrations with third-party SaaS solutions. Key systems include ecommerce, NCR Voyix Aloha point of sale platform, SEMNOX gaming system, and Workday.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical development skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both developers and business leaders to align technical strategies with organizational priorities. This position offers some work-from-home (WFH) flexibility.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops, delivers, and maintains software applications, systems, third-party integrations, and technology platforms based on business requirements.

• Establishes best practices to foster a high-performing software engineering environment, ensuring the production of secure, scalable, resilient, and efficient software.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure code quality, testing, piloting, installation, and implementation are executed efficiently.

• Promotes a mindset of continuous improvement and curiosity, driving speed to market at a lower cost.

• Develop back-end applications, APIs, and WinForm apps using C# .NET background using both standard and full .NET Frameworks

• Develop front-end applications using using Angular.

• Perform peer code reviews and mentor jr. developers to adhere to development best practices and design patterns.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience

• 6+ years of IT and business industry work experience

• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high performance, globally distributed development teams

• Demonstrated continuous technical learning skills

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across the organization with a sharp focus on the customer - both internal and external

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Experience in a fast paced, Agile, continuous integration environment

Physical Demands:

To perform the duties of this position, the incumbent must have the ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist, reach, and carry, lift, pull, push between 1 - 25 lbs. Incumbent must use a computer, with the repetitive movement of both hands. Incumbent must be able to work an 8-hour shift, with some overtime. Incumbent must also be available to travel to various locations by airplane or by operating a vehicle if needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck's Arcade brands.

Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. As the placeWhere a Kid Can Be a Kid, the brand is committed to safetythrough programs like Kid Check and community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its industry leadership both in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories because fun isn't added on---"The Fun is Baked In"! Through amusement and connection, families and communities are brought together every day. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion play through different attractions to support physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in kids.

CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across45statesand 18countries. The company proudly fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite every family. Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identify, gender ex-pression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.