Senior Software Engineer (Server) - Game Of Thrones Bay Area, CA

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer (Server) - Game Of ThronesBay Area, CAWho We Are:Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. With massive global reach in more than 175 countries, our diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.Position Overview:Zynga is looking for a server-side engineer in the Austin, Bay Area, Chicago, or Toronto areas, equivalent to a Senior Software Engineer. We have a well-rounded and tight-knit, distributed team with a healthy mix of engineering skill levels, and are looking to strengthen our team in tackling a variety of challenges. We are looking for a self-driven and motivated engineer who is a strong communicator, works well as a team player, and performs well under tight deadlines.The candidate will design and build core gameplay systems and modernize legacy systems, working primarily in a PHP based technology stack. The candidate will also create web-based tools for operating the game, working with a PHP and React based technology stack.The ideal candidate will have strong software design skills, capable of owning feature work throughout the entire development pipeline: design, architecture, development, testing, release, and monitoring. The candidate can write clean code and automated tests, provide scalable solutions in a distributed environment, and has at least three years of experience working on mobile games or live service software.What You'll Do:

• Help to architect and develop gameplay features, working alongside client-side team members.
• Responsible for scoping and estimating tasks.
• Dive into the internals of existing systems to extend them as needed.
• Develop and integrate new technologies & SDKs.
• Help to develop tools for content creators, product managers, and live-ops managers.
• Help support and triage deployments and live-ops issues using tools such as Splunk or DataDog.
• Mentor other engineers in core language and software development best practices.What You Bring:
• 5+ Years industry experience as a Software Developer.
• Strong working knowledge in PHP, or another Object Oriented language such as C#, Java, or C++.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software development methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a hybrid environment.Bonus Points:
• Experience with common workflow tools like source control (GIT), bug tracking (JIRA), etc.
• Experience in Live Ops situations.
• Prior game development experience on shipped titles or live games.
• Experience with Unity and C#.
• Performance profiling and optimization experience.
• Experience with Amazon AWS and related technologies.What We Offer You:Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site.The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $98,400 and $145,620 per year.However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.Equal Opportunity Employer:We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic.
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