Principal Software Engineer, Zynga

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent)
• 5+ years industry experience as a Software Developer
• Strong programming experience in Unity C# development environments or one of the following: C/C++, Java, Python, Javascript/AJAX
• Strong Object Oriented design and architecture skills
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design
• Excellent communication skills - particularly the ability to discuss timelines, design concerns and provide helpful feedback to team members
• You must be able to write coherent, organized code and be comfortable working on a complicated code-base with high levels of abstraction

Desirable

• Zynga is looking for a strong principal software engineer to join our “Game of Thrones: Legends” team!
• As a Principal Engineer you'll develop and architect critical game components and systems that directly relate to the success of our games
• Candidates will be developing primarily in Unity and C# based technology stack. Engineers work together with team members and jointly own the success of their features throughout the entire development pipeline. Stages include Design -> Architecture -> Development -> Testing -> Production Ramp. You will be joining a high quality team of talented individuals that are all committed to success
• Define, architect, & develop core engine components primarily in Unity C#
• Develop, innovate & integrate new technologies and tools (working with content teams)
• Create and work with data objects in relational and non relational storage models
• Optimize code & memory for high performance and low latency
• Scope out tasks and systems, looking for future improvements
• Help mentor other engineers in core language and technology struggles
• You will be addressing critical issues on one of our most exciting game titles

• COMPENSATION - Performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation & retirement/pension savings support
• HEALTH - Medical, dental & vision covered for employees, with participation for employees eligible dependents, plus disability and life insurance program
• FAMILY - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families, plus Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies
• WELLNESS - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies
• FOOD - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours
• WORK & LIFE - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more
• TRANSIT BENEFITS - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance
• RESOURCE GROUPS - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

Total funding: $865.5m

Zynga is a games developer that rode Facebook's platform to success back in the late noughties and early 2010's. It is now one of the biggest casual game producers globally, with a presence across 175 countries and regions and over 80 million monthly active users.