Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Applied AI

Posted on 9/3/2024

Zynga

Zynga

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops social games for mobile platforms

Compensation Overview

$100.9k - $182.8k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity Awards

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Java
TypeScript
C#
AWS
Requirements
  • B.S. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) would be a plus.
  • 2+ years of experience in a people management role with a deep understanding and knowledge of AI applications, methods, and industry trends.
  • Solid understanding of standard methodologies for engineering process, code quality, build/release pipelines, security and live operations.
  • Familiarity with multiple programming languages and platforms (Java, C#, Python and/or TypeScript).
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services and Well-Architected pillars.
  • Strong project and customer management skills.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills.
  • Strong Mentorship skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Ability to challenge and influence in a collaborative way.
Responsibilities
  • Run teams of software engineers and data scientists working on various shared products/services.
  • Drive technical excellence by validating technology choices, architectural design and code quality, diving deeper when needed.
  • Enable the team to succeed through mentorship and by identifying gaps, improving engineering process and providing growth opportunities.
  • Be the voice of the team in interacting with various partners across fields both inside and outside of the organization.
  • Translate executive leadership goals down to the team, distilling strategic direction into tactical action.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Collaborate with other technical leaders at Zynga to champion outstanding development.
  • Participate in the hiring process from recruiting through onboarding.
  • Coordinate closely with other fields (especially Production and Product Management) to ensure alignment against larger organizational goals.

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and allow players to interact with friends, which enhances user engagement. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer easy-to-access entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free games with optional in-game purchases and advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations to expand its reach and support social initiatives, such as educational programs for women in tech.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform gaming expansion could broaden Zynga's audience beyond mobile users.
  • Streamlined operations from office closures may reduce costs and increase profitability.
  • Innovations in existing games, like Words With Friends, maintain user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Layoffs and office closures may disrupt operations and affect employee morale.
  • Shutdown of 'Star Wars: Hunters' indicates challenges in sustaining new game titles.
  • Chartboost sale may impact Zynga's advertising and monetization strategies.

What makes Zynga unique

  • Zynga leverages popular franchises like Fast & Furious to enhance game content.
  • The company focuses on social interactions to drive user engagement and retention.
  • Zynga's freemium model allows free access with in-game purchases for enhanced experiences.

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Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. 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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

0%
Mazaiadubi
Mar 27th, 2025
Zynga laying off 520 staff, shuttering multiple offices

Zynga is closing the doors of its Los Angeles, New York and Dallas offices, with 520 employees facing layoffs - 18 percent of its total workforce.

Tech to Ali
Mar 26th, 2025
Facebook And Zynga Might Be Getting A Little Too Close

As you probably know, Zynga has launched its own gaming platform at Zynga.com.

GameRant
Mar 17th, 2025
Star Wars Hunters' Shutdown Shouldn't Be the End-All Be-All for One Type of Game

In 2021, the mobile game developer Zynga announced that it was working on a new PvP hero shooter called Star Wars: Hunters.

Mobidictum
Mar 17th, 2025
Zynga's CSR2 colloborates with Fast & Furious for the 4th time

Zynga Inc., in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, is honoring Universal Pictures' blockbuster Fast & Furious film franchise with a year-long series of events and in-game content in the popular racing game CSR2.

Part of Style
Mar 16th, 2025
Galactic Game Over: Star Wars: Hunters Calls It Quits After Just One Year

Zynga, in collaboration with co-developers NaturalMotion Games and BossAlien, has declared that their dynamic, free-to-play third-person arena combat game will soon fade into galactic history.

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