If you’re a software engineer looking for an opportunity to build engaging products in the gaming industry, Zynga is hiring a Software Engineer in Austin, Texas. This role offers the chance to work with experienced engineering teams, contribute to real-world technology projects, and grow your skills in a dynamic environment. With an estimated salary range of $85,700–$126,800 per year, this could be an excellent opportunity for engineers ready to take the next step in their careers.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Zynga |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; relevant technical experience |
| Job Location | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Salary | $85,700–$126,800 per year |
| Work Type | On-site / Hybrid |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry to Mid-Level |
| Industry | Gaming / Technology |
Job Description
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
Selection Process
- Online application submission
- Resume and qualification screening
- Initial recruiter/HR discussion
- Technical interview
- Coding or technical assessment
- Hiring manager interview
- Final interview and evaluation
- Job offer and onboarding
How to Apply
- Review the Software Engineer job requirements at Zynga.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your software development skills and relevant projects.
- Submit your application through the official Zynga careers portal.
- Complete any required technical assessment or screening.
- Attend the interview rounds if shortlisted.
- Follow up with the recruiting team regarding the application status.
- Complete the onboarding process after receiving the offer.
