Full-Time
Principal Software Engineer
Server, Payments
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Develops and distributes social mobile games
Senior
Canada
- Degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of hands-on software development experience
- Expert knowledge in Java and familiar with C++ or C#
- Solid understanding of backend server applications, web services, REST APIs
- Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes
- Experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
- Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular, and/or React is a strong plus
- Deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and performance optimization
- Experience in object-oriented design of applications/systems
- Experience with agile development methodologies and tools
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Design and architect new backend applications/services running in AWS
- Optimize and refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and to lower cost
- Document and build plans for architecture and system designs
- Take a hands-on approach in architecting, writing and reviewing code
- Review detailed tech plans from others, aligning with the team and Zynga-wide technical vision
- Proactively identify and recommend improvements to address systemic problems and tech debt
- Follow engineering standard methodologies to ensure code quality, performance and reliability
- Work collaboratively across teams to understand product/customer requirements and propose technical solutions
- Provide production and integration support for shared technology across Zynga games
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, offering a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises that have been downloaded billions of times on mobile. The company's main product focuses on social gaming, utilizing technologies to create simple, accessible, and social games that have become a daily habit for millions of users worldwide.
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
$2B
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2007
6 month growth
↑ 14%1 year growth
↑ 17%2 year growth
↑ 26%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