Senior Software Engineer - Wizard Of Oz Slots (C++) at Zynga

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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!

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