Director of Engineering - Games, AI and FinOps

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

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.