AVAILABLE POSITIONS Architect, Server – Core Architecture, Central Tech

Come join the team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company’s games – Central Technology! As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for the technical vision, design and realization of backend services that power our games at scale. We’re looking for outstanding engineers with a passion for technology and the ability to work with a complementary team.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and architect new backend applications/services running in AWS
• Optimize & refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and to lower cost
• Advocate for new technologies and engineering standards across the team
• Perform technical review of other engineers’ work and provide feedback and advice
• Draft documentation and tech plans for new architecture/system designs
• Work collaboratively with Production and Product Management to understand product/customer requirements and propose technical solutions
• Establish engineering process and metrics to measure software quality
• Coach and mentor other engineers

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development of server applications
• Experience programming RESTful services using Java, GoLang, Python, Spring, and/or PHP
• Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and performance optimization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes/EKS a plus
• Familiarity with database systems (SQL, NoSQL) a plus
• Familiarity with web development using JS, Angular and React a plus

Zynga is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse community; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds. Join us!

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary, bonus plan, Take-Two RSU’s (Restricted Stock Units), ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
• RRSP Company Match Contribution (Canada)
• Extended Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Fitness benefits (offering varies by location)
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid maternity/parental leave
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at AccommodationRequest@zynga.com to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $155,000 and $230,000 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, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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