Senior Software Engineer, Zynga

• 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 ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in C++/Cocos, and will have at least two years of experience as a software developer
• BS/MS in Computer Science (or related field), or equivalent work experience
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented software design
• 2+ years of professional experience in mobile, desktop or web application development, with one or more shipped products
• Strong experience with C++Proven ability to deliver work on time with attention to quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with engineers and other disciplines in a team environment

Desirable

• Zynga is looking for a client-side engineer in the Austin area, and more specifically, someone whose level of experience should be equivalent to a Software Engineer
• We have a well-rounded and tight-knit, distributed team with a healthy mix of engineering skill levels, and are looking to strengthen our team in tackling a variety of challenges that we face
• The candidate would have an opportunity to work on user-facing features (including UI / UX), gameplay functionality, existing functionality & systems, and have a general focus on solving challenging problems for high profile titles
• Feature and Gameplay Client-side EngineerIndividual Contributor, working under a Technical Lead
• Create, enhance, and maintain within a single C++ based codebase used to deliver Zynga Slot games across various mobile and web platforms
• Handle multi day or week long complex projects that have been broken down into smaller tasks with guidance from other Engineers, and communicate any issues along the way
• Work with other Engineers to identify problems and preferred solutions, improvements, and approaches to address them
• Take a hands-on approach in the development of prototypes, independently and with others, to establish design decisions and/or technical feasibility
• Follow engineering best practices towards ensuring performance, reliability, and measurability at massive scale
• Work effectively with teammates, contributing to an innovative environment of technical excellence
• Review detailed designs from others, aligning with the team and Zynga-wide technical vision
• Assist other engineers in their career progression and skill development
• Contribute to Zynga’s culture of knowledge sharing with others on the team
• Be proactive and communicate matters effectively within your team and between different disciplines