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Full-Time

Senior Cloud Engineer

Developer Services, Zmgt

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Zynga

Zynga

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops social games for mobile platforms

Social Impact
Gaming

Junior, Mid, Senior

Canada

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
Chef
Puppet
CloudFormation
AWS
Terraform
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • A BS/CS, 1-2 years in a professional Developer / Operations / Administration role or equivalent experience
  • Experience working on Linux VMs and Containers hosted in Cloud providers
  • Experience coding infrastructure orchestration tools like Puppet, Chef, Terraform, and Cloudformation
  • Experience automating processes via command line tools like AWS CLI to replace GUI operations
  • Experience working in small teams / startup environments
  • Candidates practiced in software development processes
  • Experience working within a commercial cloud environment such as AWS or relevant Cloud Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer)
  • Practical experience with Enterprise Linux environments, development, deployment, maintenance, monitoring, debugging, and orchestration patterns (RHCSA or equivalent experience)
  • Strong English written and verbal skills
Responsibilities
  • Prototype and test new in-house & vendor-supplied tools, managed-services, deployment and application frameworks
  • Build, document, maintain, and support tools that can be used across the company for infrastructure-related tasks and tech modernization
  • Partner with other business units to convert manual business workflows and requirements into application code
  • Work with studio partners to upgrade their code for updated OS and application stacks
  • Participate in crafting playbooks and helping other studios during on-call
  • Administer roles, policies and network resources in a multi-account/cloud environment
  • Provide tier one support for related change requests
  • Assist other teams in vetting application development standard methodologies and security guidelines

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 easy to play, often featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep players engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and accessible entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and revenue from advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes. The goal of Zynga is to create enjoyable gaming experiences that foster community and connection among players.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zynga's collaboration with high-profile brands like Lamborghini and BBC Earth can lead to exclusive content and increased user engagement.
  • The release of new games like Star Wars: Hunters and branded tournaments with LIV Golf demonstrate Zynga's ongoing innovation and ability to capture diverse gaming audiences.
  • Zynga's strategic partnerships with educational and social initiatives like Girls Who Code enhance its corporate social responsibility profile, making it an attractive employer.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive mobile gaming market requires constant innovation to maintain user interest and market share.
  • Dependence on the freemium model means revenue is heavily reliant on in-game purchases, which can be unpredictable.

What makes Zynga unique

  • Zynga's focus on social elements within its games enhances user engagement and retention, setting it apart from competitors who may not prioritize social interaction.
  • The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a large user base by offering free-to-play games with optional in-game purchases, providing a flexible revenue stream.
  • Strategic partnerships with high-profile brands like Lamborghini and BBC Earth expand Zynga's reach and offer unique content, differentiating it from other mobile game developers.

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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