Senior Software Engineer 1

Why Zynga

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. To date, more than one billion people have played Zynga’s franchises including CSR Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Toon Blast™, Toy Blast™, Words With Friends™ and Zynga Poker™. Zynga’s games are available in more than 150 countries and are playable across social platforms and mobile devices worldwide. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with locations in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, India, Turkey, and Finland. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog.

 

Responsibilities

• Develop new and innovative features played by millions of players using Java, C#, C++, Python, javascript.
• Follow engineering best practices towards ensuring performance, reliability, and measurability.
• Work on large problems and break it up for others to implement.
• Strong Analytical, programming and debugging skills.
• Perform Design and Code reviews.
• Be responsible for the Live game health.
• Closely work with other functions like PM, UI/UX, Art, QA
• Mentor Junior Engineers.
• Constantly look for opportunities to improve the game performance.
• Take a hands-on approach in the development of prototypes quickly

 

Required Skills

• Masters or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years professional experience working in C#, C++, Javascript, Android, IOS, React, Java
• Solid fundamental programming skills (algorithms, data structures, OOP, OS, Networking, AWS Cloud)
• Experience with source control management and giving code reviews
• Good Communication skills and Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (UX, game design, PM) in an agile environment

 

What We Offer You

• Work in a studio that has complete P&L ownership of games.
• Create next-gen games that will be played and loved by millions of players around the world.
• Work in a collaborative team that invests in your development and growth on-the-job.
• Competitive salary, bonus plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 20 days annual leave + company holidays
• Extended medical coverage that includes OPD, dental, vision and telehealth
• Group Life, Disability and Critical Illness insurance
• Equitable Childcare facilities for all employees
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning and nurturing support programs
• Comprehensive leave options and flexible working hours to ensure work life balance.
• Keep your health on track with our wellbeing programs covering fitness expenses and complimentary meals served around the clock.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Around the year employee events and casual dress every single day
• A diverse team of friendly, fun and supportive co-workers to work with and, impact millions of daily players.
• Re-engage with your special interest by being a part of our employee resource groups that connect Zyngites through inclusivity, culture, lifestyle and fun.