AVAILABLE POSITIONS Senior Software Engineer – Wizard Of Oz Slots (C++)

Zynga is looking for a client-side engineer in the Austin area, and more specifically, someone whose level of experience should be 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 that we face. We need 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 would have an opportunity to work on user-facing features (including UI / UX), gameplay functionality, existing functionality & systems, and have a general focus on solving challenging problems for high profile titles. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge in C++/Cocos, and will have at least four years of experience as a software developer.

Our mission is to “Connect the World through Games” by building a truly social experience that makes the world a better place. To be successful in this role you will have a passion for games, a high level of integrity, great technical depth and skills, and a strong desire to build successful software.

ROLE

• Feature and Gameplay Client-side Engineer
• Individual Contributor, working under a Technical Lead

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, enhance, and maintain within a single C++ based codebase used to deliver Zynga Slot games across mobile and web platforms
• Work with other Engineers to identify problems and solutions, improvements, and approaches to address them
• Take a hands-on approach in the development of prototypes, independently and with others, to establish design decisions and/or technical feasibility
• Follow engineering best practices towards ensuring performance, reliability, and measurability at substantial scale
• Work effectively with teammates, contributing to an environment of technical excellence
• Review detailed designs from others, aligning with the team and Zynga-wide technical vision

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• BS/MS in Computer Science (or related field), or equivalent work experience
• A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented software design
• 4+ years of professional experience in mobile, desktop or web application development, with one or more shipped products
• Strong experience with C++
• Proven ability to deliver work on time with attention to quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with engineers and other disciplines in a team environment

BONUS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior game development experience (on shipped titles or live games experience)
• Mobile development experience with a focus on iOS and/or Android
• Experience with modern C++ (C++ 11/14/17/20)
• Demonstrated familiarity with related technologies such as Cocos2d-x, Objective-C, iPhone SDK, Xcode, Android SDK/NDK, JavaScript, WebGL, Emscripten, and/or Git

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
• RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
• Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Global Fitness reimbursement program
• Global Wellbeing Program
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily player

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at AccommodationRequest@zynga.com to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

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