Come join the team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company’s games - Mobile Game Tech! On the Identity team, we focus on shared client & server tech that drives the core authentication and identification components for games. We're seeking outstanding engineers with a passion for technology and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team. The Principal Software Engineer position will play a key role in helping to architect and build backend services for our games.

Main Responsibilities:

Design and architect new backend applications/services running in AWS
Optimize & refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and to lower cost
Create documentation and tech plans for new architecture/system designs
Take a hands-on approach in architecting, writing and reviewing code.
Review detailed tech plans from others, aligning with the team and Zynga-wide technical vision.
Proactively identify & recommend improvements to address systemic pain points and tech debt.
Follow engineering best practices to ensure code quality, performance and reliability.
Work collaboratively across disciplines to understand product/customer requirements and propose technical solutions.
Provide production & integration support for shared technology across Zynga games.

Desired Skills and Experience:

B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent.
6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
Experience in programming RESTful services using Java, GoLang, and/or Python
Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and performance optimization.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
Experience in object-oriented design of applications/systems
Experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes a plus
Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular, and/or React a plus
Experience working with external groups/teams on technical implementations and procedures.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
401K Company Match Contribution (US)
RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
Global Fitness reimbursement program
Global Wellbeing Program
Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
Family planning support program
Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
Flexible working hours on many teams
Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
Work with cool people and impact millions of daily player

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

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