Senior Software Engineer (Server) - Game of ThronesAustin, TX
Who We Are: Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. With a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises, 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, specifically someone with experience equivalent to a Senior Software Engineer.
We have a well-rounded and tight-knit, distributed team, and 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 have the opportunity to design and build core gameplay systems and modernize legacy systems, primarily working in a PHP-based technology stack.
The ideal candidate will have strong software design skills, capable of owning feature work throughout the entire development pipeline, 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 membersResponsible for scoping and estimating tasksDive into the internals of existing systems to extend them as neededDevelop and integrate new technologies & SDKsHelp to develop tools for content creators, product managers, and live-ops managersHelp support and triage deployments and live-ops issuesMentor other engineers in core language and software development best practicesWhat You Bring:5+ Years industry experience as a Software DeveloperStrong working knowledge in PHP, or another Object Oriented language such as C#, Java, or C++Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software development methodologiesExcellent communication skills and comfort working in a hybrid environmentBonus 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)Experience with Unity and C#Performance profiling and optimization experienceExperience with Amazon AWS and related technologiesWhat We Offer You:Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams.
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.
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