Software Engineer - Unannounced Project

Zynga; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Maternity/adoption leave (6 months)

Paternity leave (16 weeks)

Pension plan with double matching

Private medical & dental insurance

Life insurance

Mental health support

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Fitness reimbursement

Social events & rail ticket advance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

NaturalMotion, part of Zynga, is seeking a Client Generalist Software Engineer to help build a new mobile F2P game. You will work across gameplay, meta, and core tech, owning features end-to-end in a distributed team with mentorship. Expect a hybrid pattern with two days in London and three at home.

We value learning agility, collaboration, and strong C++/Unreal Engine skills, plus the desire to tackle diverse engineering challenges across domains.

Qualifications

• Experience as Software Engineer in the game industry using Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in C++ and solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features and game functionality in UE5.
• Develop tools for engineering and content creators.
• Define and scope out tasks and systems.
• Triage and address bugs.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

Data structures

Version control

Communication skills

Tools

GitHub

Perforce/Helix Core

Git-flow

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!

Who We Are:

At NaturalMotion, we make games that wow people. We innovate to create previously impossible experiences that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and creating communities that last. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the UK's Best Places to Work in games for eight consecutive years by gamesindustry.biz, and we're proud to be part of the Zynga and Take-Two Interactive family.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Client Generalist Software Engineer to join us at NaturalMotion to help build a new, unannounced mobile free-to-play action game. We have a well-rounded, passionate and tight-knit, distributed team with a healthy mix of engineering skill levels and are looking to strengthen our team in addressing the diverse and complex technical challenges at the core of our products. You will work across gameplay, meta, and core tech, owning features end-to-end rather than staying in one lane. We are looking for someone who is comfortable switching between domains and communicates clearly with design and backend. You don’t need to be an expert in every area. We care more about your willingness to learn, and our team will mentor you as you grow into new domains.

We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home.

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop features and game functionality in UE5
• Develop tools for engineering and content creators
• Define and scope out tasks and systems
• Triage and address bugs

What You Bring:

• Previous experience as Software Engineer in the game industry, using Unreal Engine
• Demonstrated proficiency in C++
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms and software methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of version control systems and workflow strategies (GitHub, Perforce/Helix Core, Git-flow, branch management)
• Good communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative environment

Bonus Points:

• Performance profiling and optimization experience
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 version and above

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies)
• Pension plan, with a double matching employer contribution
• Private medical & dental insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Life insurance, personal accident insurance and income protection
• Mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies)
• Fitness reimbursement plan, worth £600 per annum
• Weekly happy hours, seasonal parties and monthly social events
• Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme

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