Principal Software Engineer - Mobile Game Tech, ZMGT

Come join the team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company’s games – Mobile Game Technology. On the Client SDK team, we focus on creating the base for shared client tech that drives the core centralized components for games. We’re looking for outstanding engineers with a passion for technology and the ability to work with a team with varied strengths, to create this development infrastructure to enable developers in multiple areas. As a Principal Software Engineer at Zynga, you will have the unique opportunity to architect and build next-gen client frameworks for our games, while maintaining the structures and systems that enable developers across our central teams. Join us and be part of a world-class engineering team that is pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain our quality pipeline to enable central engineers to effectively write high-quality code.
• Help manage and monitor our code production pipeline to ensure our build and quality systems are performing exceptionally.
• Implement and promote engineering standards to enhance code quality, performance, and reliability.
• Take a hands-on approach in architecting, writing, and reviewing code to ensure flawless execution.
• Write core architectural improvements to our codebase as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with teammates, contributing to an innovative environment of technical excellence.
• Review detailed tech plans from others, aligning with the team, and Zynga-wide technical vision.
• Provide production & integration support for shared technology to other Zynga game teams

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Significant programming experience in C#.
• Strong background in object-oriented design of applications/systems.
• Experience with iOS and Android development.
• Experience working with external groups/teams on technical implementations and procedures.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with Unity.
• Experience with C++ and Unreal.
• Knowledge of Jenkins and other automation tools.
• Knowledge of the mobile landscape and new technologies is beneficial.

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 AccommodationRequest@zynga.com to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

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