Principal Software Engineer - GOTL Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Toronto, Canada

Zynga; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment company in Toronto is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop and architect game components using Unity and C#. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software development, strong skills in object-oriented design, and excellent communication abilities. Additionally, experience in game development and AWS technologies is a plus. The position offers opportunities for innovation in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

World-class benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience as a Software Developer
• Ability to write coherent and organized code
• Experience in game development and live ops situations preferred

Responsibilities

• Define, architect, & develop core engine components mainly in Unity C#
• Develop, innovate & integrate new technologies and tools
• Optimize code & memory for high performance

Skills

Object Oriented design and architecture skills

Communication skills

Data structures and algorithms

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

Unity

C#

GIT

Amazon AWS

Job description

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ : TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars : Hunters, CSR Racing, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles, FarmVille, Golf Rival, Hair Challenge, Harry Potter : Puzzles & Spells, High Heels!, Merge Dragons!, Merge Magic!, Monster Legends, Toon Blast, Top Eleven, Toy Blast, Two Dots, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog.

Position Overview :

Zynga is looking for a strong principal software engineer to join our “Game of Thrones : Legends” team!

As a Principal Engineer you'll develop and architect critical game components and systems that directly relate to the success of our games. We are committed to providing an exciting and challenging career, centered around developing high quality mechanics that scale! Come join us ... and make games for a living. We are having a ball!

Candidates will be developing primarily in Unity and C# based technology stack. Engineers work together with team members and jointly own the success of their features throughout the entire development pipeline. Stages include Design ->

Architecture ->

Development ->

Testing ->

Production Ramp. You will be joining a high quality team of talented individuals that are all committed to success.

What You'll Do :

• Define, architect, & develop core engine components primarily in Unity C#
• Develop, innovate & integrate new technologies and tools (working with content teams)
• Create and work with data objects in relational and non-relational storage models
• Optimize code & memory for high performance and low latency
• Scope out tasks and systems, looking for future improvements
• Help mentor other engineers in core language and technology struggles

You will be addressing critical issues on one of our most exciting game titles. You must be able to write coherent, organized code and be comfortable working on a complicated code-base with high levels of abstraction.

What You Bring :

BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent)

5+ years industry experience as a Software Developer

Strong Object Oriented design and architecture skills

A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design

Excellent communication skills - particularly the ability to discuss timelines, design concerns and provide helpful feedback to team members

Bonus Points :

Prior game development experience and / or experience in live ops situations

Experience with GIT

3rd party SDK experience

Experience with Amazon AWS and related technologies

What We Offer You :

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement :

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

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