Principal Software Engineer 2 - Game Services, ZMGT

Zynga - Austin, TX

Full-time - Principal

Austin, TX

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Principal Software Engineer position at Zynga focuses on designing and building backend services for mobile games, particularly in the Identity team, which handles core authentication and identification technologies. This role requires a strong technical background and collaboration with diverse teams to enhance the gaming experience across Zynga's extensive portfolio of games.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect new backend applications/services running in AWS
• Optimize & refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and to lower cost
• Create documentation and tech plans for new architecture/system designs
• 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
• Proactively identify & recommend improvements to address systemic pain points and tech debt
• Follow engineering best practices to ensure code quality, performance and reliability
• Work collaboratively across disciplines to understand product/customer requirements and propose technical solutions
• Provide production & integration support for technology across Zynga games

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Experience in programming RESTful services using Java, GoLang, and/or Python
• Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and performance optimization
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Experience in object-oriented design of applications/systems
• Experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
• Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes a plus
• Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular, and/or React a plus
• Familiarity with C# and Unity a plus
• Experience working with external groups/teams on technical implementations and procedures

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular, and/or React
• Familiarity with C# and Unity

Benefits

• 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
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups