Zynga
Interactive Entertainment
SeniorSoftwareEngineer-ClientDev
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“Senior Software Engineer- Client Dev at Zynga. Skills: Java, C#, C++, Python. Develop new features. Follow engineering best practices”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Programming skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years professional experience working in C#, C++, Javascript, Android, IOS, React, Java, Solid fundamental programming skills (algorithms, data structures, OOP, OS, Networking, AWS Cloud), Experience with source control management, Giving code reviews
Nice to Have
Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
What You'll Do.
Follow engineering best practices
Work on large problems
Break up problems for others
Perform Design reviews
Be responsible for Live game health
Improve game performance
Development of prototypes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Closely work with other functions like PM, UI/UX, Art, QA; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (UX, game design, PM) in an agile environment
Communication Scope
Good Communication skills
Full Job Description
Level Up Your Career with Zynga! 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. From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™—plus many more! 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! What You'll Do: Develop new and innovative features played by millions of players using Java, C#, C++, Python, javascript. Follow engineering best practices towards ensuring performance, reliability, and measurability Work on large problems and break it up for others to implement. Strong Analytical, programming and debugging skills Perform Design and Code reviews. Be responsible for the Live game health Closely work with other functions like PM, UI/UX, Art, QA Mentor Junior Engineers. Constantly look for opportunities to improve the game performance. Take a hands-on approach in the development of prototypes quickly What You Bring: Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent 5+ years professional experience working in C#, C++, Javascript, Android, IOS, React, Java Solid fundamental program
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