Software Engineer – Game of Thrones Slots

Zynga; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Basic life insurance

14 paid holidays per year

15–25 days paid vacation per year

Up to 10 paid sick days per year

Paid parental and compassionate leave

Wellbeing programs

Commuter benefits

Expense reimbursements for fitness

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Zynga in the United States seeks a Full Stack Engineer to join our Game of Thrones Slots team across multiple locations, including Chicago, Austin, San Mateo, or Toronto.

You will architect and implement features in Unity with C#, work on the server backend (PHP preferred), and develop tools for engineers and content creators. Strong communication and collaboration are essential in a fast-paced, live games environment.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of industry experience as a Software Developer; 3 years for candidates from other fields.
• Experience with Git and Unity/C#.
• Experience building features on a server backend (PHP preferred).
• Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop features and slot game functionality in Unity with C#, and on the server backend (PHP preferred).
• Dive into the internals of slot engine systems to extend them as-needed.
• Develop tools for engineering and content creators.
• Define and scope out tasks and systems.
• Triage and address bugs quickly.

Skills

Unity & C# expertise

Git

Data structures & algorithms

Strong communication

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

PHP backend

Job description

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Position Overview Zynga’s Game of Thrones Slots team is looking for a Full Stack Engineer in the Austin, Chicago, San Mateo, or Toronto areas to join our team as Software Engineer.

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. 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 core slot machine gameplay and features (including UI / UX), engine‑level systems, and have a focus on solving challenging problems towards the development of slot machines. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of Unity and C#, plus experience building features on the server backend (PHP preferred).

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 grow in skill and experience building and deploying successful software features for live Games that delight our players.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and develop features and slot game functionality in Unity with C#, and on the server backend (PHP preferred)
• Dive into the internals of slot engine systems to extend them as‑needed
• Develop tools for engineering and content creators
• Define and scope out tasks & systems
• Triage and address bugs quickly

What You Bring

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, or equivalent
• 1–2 years of industry experience as a Software Developer. Candidates from other fields should have 3 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Experience with git
• Strong working knowledge of Unity and C#
• Experience building features on a server backend (PHP preferred)
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms and software methodologies
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative environment

Bonus Points

• Mobile game development experience
• Performance profiling and optimization experience
• Experience developing Slot Machines

What We Offer 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

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,700 to $126,860 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The pay range for this position in Toronto at the start of employment is expected to be between $71,400 to $105,660 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $77,100 to $114,120 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full‑time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness‑related expenses. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

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