Director of Engineering

Zynga; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zynga in Barcelona seeks a Director of Engineering to lead multiple software teams focused on mobile game support, AI development, and R&D projects. You will drive architectural choices, set roadmaps, and elevate engineering practices to deliver high‑quality gaming experiences.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and a commitment to scalable, secure live operations within Central Technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience directly managing software engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of engineering best practices, code quality, pipelines, security, and live ops.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages (e.g. Java, C#, C++, Python, Go).
• Familiarity with Agile development methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software engineering teams supporting mobile game development, AI initiatives, R&D projects, and FinOps cost optimization.
• Guide teams in using AI to accelerate development workflows and improve business outcomes.
• Drive technical excellence by validating technology choices, architecture, and code quality.
• Set teams up for success by identifying gaps and improving engineering processes.
• Represent teams with stakeholders across disciplines and locations.
• Own team roadmaps and align with Central Technology objectives.
• Partner with technical leaders to advance best practices and engineering culture.

Skills

Software leadership

Team management

Engineering processes

Prog languages

Agile

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Job description

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

Position Overview

Come join the team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company’s games - Central Technology! We focus on client & server tech that drives the core gameplay experience under the hood. We’re looking for an exceptional leader with a passion for technology and the ability to work with a diverse team. As Director of Engineering you will play a key role in managing multiple teams with a broad focus on game support, AI development, R&D and FinOps.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software engineering teams supporting mobile game development, AI initiatives, R&D projects, and FinOps cost optimisation
• Guide teams in using AI to accelerate development workflows and improve business outcomes
• Drive technical excellence by validating technology choices, architecture, and code quality, diving deep when needed
• Set teams up for success by identifying gaps, improving engineering processes, and creating growth opportunities
• Represent your teams with stakeholders across disciplines, both inside and outside the organization
• Own team roadmaps, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and leadership to support Central Technology objectives
• Partner with technical leaders across Zynga to advance best practices and engineering culture

Desired Skills and Experience

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience directly managing software engineering teams
• Solid understanding of best practices for engineering processes, code quality, build and release pipelines, security, and live operations
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages, such as Java, C#, C++, Python, or Go
• Familiarity with Agile development methods and tools

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS cloud technologies

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