Zynga, the largest US Mobile Game Developer, is looking for an outstanding Director of Engineering to lead software development for our AI group.

OUR TEAM

Zynga’s AI group focuses on developing innovative approaches to problems within the game development process, demonstrating directly the ways that AI can support the creative process that underpins our work. You should have interest in the areas of Game Development, Machine Learning and Computational Creativity, and be prepared to mentor and grow contributors with understanding of these fields. A passion for games is definitely an advantage!

POSITION OVERVIEW

In this role, you will lead Zynga’s AI development group, with a focus on delivering technical solutions to challenges in Computational Creativity; responsibly unifying AI techniques and creative fields such as game design and visual arts to create engaging experiences for our players, and powerful AI based tools for our teams. This role works with the Senior Director of AI, and is tasked with overseeing all in-house AI development. You will work closely with our groups leadership to define a roadmap and project proposals that align with our broader AI Strategy, then be responsible for the execution of those, using your world class team of engineers and data scientists to build solutions to problems, and thinking through how to architect scalable frameworks and services, as well as coaching and mentoring the group to operate at the highest standard.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with other members of leadership to devise and align projects that deliver concrete value for partner teams within Zynga.
• Deconstruct problem descriptions into systems architectures and create technical specifications for each component sub-system.
• Establish resource plans, and achievable roadmaps in close partnership with our Production team to ensure goals are met.
• Provide technical leadership across all decision making and project execution within the group.
• Provide mentorship to the team to advance skill development in engineering.
• Encourage engineering excellence across engineering and data science teams.
• Define engineering standards and establish processes to ensure these are met.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years experience as a People Manager, leading an engineering group.
• Proficiency with least two of: Game Client Development (Unity/C# preferred), Backend Technology (Python/AWS preferred), Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, Procedural Content Generation, Generative AI) and Tools Development.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; comfortable explaining technical topics to non-technical users.
• Proven experience setting standards and practices for engineering teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, and coordinate a remote-based team under these conditions.
• B.S. or B.A. in Math, Statistics, Comp Sci, Engineering, or other technical fields, or equivalent professional experience; advanced degrees preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Competitive salary, bonus plan and, ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Telemedicine, Virtual mental health, Emotional Support Services, EAP, and neurodiversity support programs
• Family building new parent & menopause support
• Global Fitness Reimbursement program
• Global Wellbeing Program
• Charitable Giving and Volunteer Program
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Back-up childcare
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups

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.

This is a role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect:

Colorado: $121,200 and $180,000 per year

California: $138,500 and $205,000 per year

New York State (inclusive of New York City): $$155,800 and $225,000 per year

Washington: $138,500 and $205,000 per year

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, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will also receive 16 paid holidays per calendar year, unlimited discretionary time off, and will receive up to 6.5 sick days per calendar year. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 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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