Zynga

Senior Software Developer

Zynga • $99K — $147K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of hands-on software development experience
  • Experience in programming RESTful services using Java
  • Strong familiarity with AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with caching (Valkey) and database systems (RDS / SQL, NoSQL)
  • Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular, and/or React is a strong plus

Responsibilities

  • Design, code, and develop new backend applications/services running in AWS
  • Optimize and refactor existing services to improve reliability and scalability
  • Architect, write, and review code hands-on
  • Review detailed tech plans, aligning with team and Zynga-wide technical vision
  • Follow engineering best practices to ensure code quality and performance
  • Collaborate effectively with teammates to foster technical excellence
  • Provide production and integration support for shared technology across Zynga games

Benefits

  • World-class benefits package supporting team needs
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
  • 14 paid holidays and paid vacation time (15 to 25 days)
  • Up to 10 paid sick days per year
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave
  • Wellbeing programs for mental health and wellness support
  • Family planning support through Maven
  • Commuter benefits and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Come join the team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company's games - Central Technology! We focus on shared client & server tech that drives the core gameplay experience under the hood. We're looking for outstanding engineers with a passion for technology and the desire to work in a team with dynamic strengths. The Senior Software Engineer will be working with a complementary team of software engineers to craft and maintain Zynga's core Payments platform, which enables flawless integration with app stores, consoles, and payments processing providers. They will play a key role in helping architect, build and improve the next-gen framework for our games.

What You'll Do:
  • Design, code, and develop new backend applications/services running in AWS
  • Optimize and refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and to lower cost
  • 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
  • Follow engineering standard methodologies to ensure code quality, performance and reliability
  • Collaborate effectively with teammates, contributing to an innovative environment of technical excellence.
  • Provide production and integration support for shared technology across Zynga game

What You Bring:
  • Degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of hands-on software development experience
  • Experience in programming RESTful services using Java
  • Solid understanding of backend server applications, web services
  • Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with caching (Valkey) and database systems (RDS / SQL, NoSQL)
  • Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular, and/or React is a strong plus
  • Experience in object-oriented design of applications/systems
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and tools
  • Experience working with external groups/teams on technical implementations and procedures
  • Experience working with AI tools
  • Bonus: Any working experience with C#/Swift/Kotlin, iOS, Android, WebGL or Unity
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 Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,800 and $147,680 CAD 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. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

About Zynga

Zynga is a video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in 2007 and is best known for its social games, including FarmVille and Words with Friends. Zynga's games are available on various platforms, including Facebook, iOS, and Android. The company has offices in several countries and employs over 1,800 people. In addition to its own games, Zynga has also acquired several other game development studios.
Learn more about Zynga
Size
2,952 employees
Market Cap
$9.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$429.4 million
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+30.4%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
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