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Principal Devops Engineer

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Zynga

Zynga

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops social games for mobile platforms

Social Impact
Gaming

Senior, Expert

Canada

Relocation assistance for those moving to Turkey.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
DevOps Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Redshift
Python
Git
Docker
AWS
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.
  • Strong understanding of game development pipelines and build systems.
  • Proven experience with cloud services and tools, including AWS, GCP, Docker, and more.
  • Expertise in AWS systems, such as EC2, RDS, Redshift, EKS, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch.
  • Solid experience with Linux, MacOS, and scripting languages like Bash and Python.
  • In-depth knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and build system administration.
  • Experience troubleshooting and deploying in a production environment.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong communication skills, with proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and enhance our continuous delivery tools, pipelines, and infrastructure.
  • Improve and expand monitoring and alerting systems for comprehensive coverage of all hosted services.
  • Research, develop, and implement new platforms and technologies to streamline workflows and support future projects.
  • Ensure security standards are met by analyzing, reviewing, and enforcing network, data, and communication security.
  • Design, implement, and maintain platform architectures that prioritize scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to minimize downtime and improve system performance.
  • Manage Git repositories, build systems, and address performance issues in the build pipeline.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to team members.
  • Prepare technical documentation for systems and tools.
  • Own problems end-to-end, applying your knowledge to solve technical challenges as they arise.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and continuously improve systems.
  • Define and track key metrics to monitor system performance and effectiveness.

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

13%

2 year growth

21%
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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.

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