Senior Software Engineer (Server) - Game Of Thrones

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Full Stack Development • $98,400 PA - $145,620 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zynga seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Server) to design and build core gameplay systems and modernize legacy systems for their Game of Thrones title. This role involves working primarily with a PHP-based technology stack and developing web-based tools using PHP and React. Responsibilities include architecting and developing gameplay features, scoping tasks, diving into existing systems, integrating new technologies, developing tools for various teams, supporting deployments, and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate possesses strong software design skills, can write clean code and automated tests, and has at least three years of experience with mobile games or live service software.
Must have:
  • 5+ years software development experience
  • Strong PHP or OOP language skills (C#, Java, C++)
  • Solid data structures & algorithm knowledge
  • Excellent communication & teamwork skills
  • Experience with mobile games or live service software
Good to have:
  • Experience with GIT, JIRA
  • Live Ops experience
  • JavaScript, React, HTML experience
  • Unity and C# experience
  • Performance profiling & optimization
  • Amazon AWS experience

Job Details

Who We Are:

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog

Position Overview:

Zynga is looking for a server-side engineer in the Austin, Bay Area, Chicago, or Toronto areas, and more specifically, someone whose level of experience should be equivalent to a Senior Software Engineer.

We have a well-rounded and tight-knit, distributed team with a healthy mix of engineering skill levels, and are looking to strengthen our team in tackling a variety of challenges. We are looking for a self-driven and motivated engineer who is a strong communicator, works well as a team player, and performs well under tight deadlines.

The candidate would have an opportunity to design and build core gameplay systems, and modernize legacy systems, working primarily in a PHP based technology stack. The candidate will also have the opportunity to create web-based tools for operating the game, working with a PHP and React based technology stack.

The ideal candidate will have strong software design skills, capable of owning feature work throughout the entire development pipeline of design, architecture, development, testing, release and monitoring. The candidate can write clean code and automated tests; can provide scalable solutions in a distributed environment; and has at least three years of experience working on mobile games or live service software.

What You'll Do:

  • Help to architect and develop gameplay features, working alongside client side team members
  • Responsible for scoping and estimating tasks
  • Dive into the internals of existing systems to extend them as-needed
  • Develop and integrate new technologies & SDKs
  • Help to develop tools for content creators, product managers, and live-ops managers
  • Help support and triage deployments and live-ops issues using tools such as Splunk or DataDog
  • Mentor other engineers in core language and software development best practices

What You Bring:

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education / work experience
  • 5+ Years industry experience as a Software Developer
  • Strong working knowledge in PHP, or another Object Oriented language such as C#, Java, or C++
  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software development methodologies
  • Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a hybrid environment

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with common workflow tools like source control (GIT), bug tracking (JIRA), etc.
  • Experience in Live Ops situations.
  • Experience with front end development tool sets, such as JavaScript, React, HTML.
  • Prior game development experience (on shipped titles or live games experience)
  • Experience with Unity and C#
  • Performance profiling and optimization experience
  • Experience with Amazon AWS and related technologies

What We Offer You:

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $98,400 and $145,620 per year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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 accommodationrequest@zynga.com to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Zynga’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

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