POSITION OVERVIEW

Zynga seeks a Principal Software Engineer to develop architecture and systems to support great user experiences in our games. 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 that we face. We need a self-driven and motivated engineer who is a strong communicator, works well as a team player, and performs well under tight deadlines. As a Principal Engineer you will be taking the lead in designing, implementing, and supporting new systems that drive our games forward to deliver industry leading game play. You will mentor other developers to help elevate the entire team’s capabilities and skills. You will work with team leads to develop timelines and plans to orchestrate complicated features and challenging deliverables.

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define, architect, & develop core engine components primarily in PHP
• Develop, innovate & integrate new technologies and tools (working with content teams)
• Create and work with data objects in relational and non relational storage models and APIs
• Optimize code & memory for high performance and low latency
• Scope out tasks and systems, looking for future improvements
• Help mentor other specialists in core language and technology struggles
• You will be addressing critical issues on one of our biggest game titles. You must be able to write coherent, organized code and be able to work on a complicated code-base with high levels of abstraction.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of software development experience
• Expert knowledge in PHP or equivalent
• Strong Object Oriented design and architecture skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience in programming RESTful services using PHP or equivalent
• Deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and performance optimization
• Experience with database optimization: SQL, NoSQL, and data caching technologies/in-memory databases such as MemCached and Redis

PLUSES

• Good understanding of C# and Unity
• Git Experience
• Game Design and development experience
• Experience with Facebook SDKS
• Experience with Amazon AWS & Related technologies

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 players

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.

The pay range for this position in  California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,500 and $182,780 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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