Position Overview:

Zynga is looking for a strong principal software engineer to join our “Game of Thrones: Legends” team!

As a Principal Engineer you'll develop and architect critical game components and systems that directly relate to the success of our games. We are committed to providing an exciting and challenging career, centered around developing high quality mechanics that scale! Come join us ... and make games for a living. We are having a ball!

Candidates will be developing primarily in Unity and C# based technology stack. Engineers work together with team members and jointly own the success of their features throughout the entire development pipeline. Stages include Design -> Architecture -> Development -> Testing -> Production Ramp. You will be joining a high quality team of talented individuals that are all committed to success.

What You'll Do:

Define, architect, & develop core engine components primarily in Unity C#
Develop, innovate & integrate new technologies and tools (working with content teams)
Create and work with data objects in relational and non relational storage models
Optimize code & memory for high performance and low latency
Scope out tasks and systems, looking for future improvements
Help mentor other engineers in core language and technology struggles

You will be addressing critical issues on one of our most exciting game titles. You must be able to write coherent, organized code and be comfortable working on a complicated code-base with high levels of abstraction.

What You Bring:

BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent)
5+ years industry experience as a Software Developer
Strong programming experience in Unity C# development environments or one of the following: C/C++, Java, Python, Javascript/AJAX
Strong Object Oriented design and architecture skills
A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design
Excellent communication skills - particularly the ability to discuss timelines, design concerns and provide helpful feedback to team members

Bonus Points:

Prior game development experience and/or experience in live ops situations
Experience with GIT
3rd party SDK 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 $123,500 and $182,780 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, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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