Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and implement game features and gameplay mechanics using Unity and C#.
- Introduce and integrate new technologies and tools in collaboration with content teams.
- Analyze and enhance core systems as necessary.
- Refine existing or new features and user interfaces.
- Optimize code and memory for high-performance simulations under strict constraints.
- Break down large tasks and systems with minimal guidance, and assist in delegating work.
- Collaborate with other engineers to manage multi-week or month-long projects.
- Conduct technical presentations on architectures you have developed.
- Identify and address team and process inefficiencies.
- Provide mentorship to other engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education/experience.
- Six or more years of experience in the game industry or mobile app development.
- Proven track record of shipping titles and/or managing live games.
- Expertise in C#, C/C++, or similar programming languages.
- Three or more years of experience with Unity.
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a team environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with git.
- Experience with performance profiling and optimization.
- Mobile development with a focus on iOS and Android.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support and balance team needs.
- 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 for discretionary time off.
- 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.
- Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
- Eligibility to participate in the 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Bonus and/or equity awards.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is expected to be between $120,600 and $178,500 per Year in Illinois, and between $114,300 and $169,140 per Year in Toronto. 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.
Work Arrangement
Remote (City/Region)
Team
Distributed team with a mix of engineering skill levels
Other
- The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,600 and $178,500 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 pay range for this position in Toronto at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $169,140 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.
- We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and work ethic, not on characteristics such as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or other protected factors.
- As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to providing necessary support and accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at accommodationrequest@zynga.com to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.
- Be cautious of job interviews or offers made through third-party messaging apps. We do not engage in financial exchanges during recruitment or onboarding and will never ask for personal or financial information over unofficial channels. Any such attempts may be fraudulent. Our in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through official Company email addresses.
