Principal Software Engineer
About this job
Zynga, a global leader in interactive entertainment and part of Take-Two Interactive, is looking for a Principal Software Engineer in Bengaluru, India. Zynga creates well-known games downloaded over six billion times across 175 plus countries, featuring titles like FarmVille, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker. In this full-time role, you will help develop innovative features played by millions, maintain live game health, and build prototypes quickly. A normal day involves writing and reviewing code using languages like Java, C++, C#, Python, and JavaScript, solving large technical problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as product management, UI/UX, art, and QA, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure high performance and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Develop new features using Java, C#, C++, Python, and JavaScript
- Ensure game performance, reliability, and engineering best practices
- Break down large problems for implementation and lead code and design reviews
- Maintain live game health and rapidly build prototypes
- Collaborate closely with product management, UI/UX, art, and QA teams
- Mentor junior software engineers
- Optimize game performance consistently
Requirements
- Master's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
- 8+ years of professional experience with C#, C++, JavaScript, Android, iOS, React, or Java
- Solid fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, OOP, OS, Networking, and AWS Cloud
- Experience with source control management and conducting code reviews
- Good communication skills with the ability to collaborate in an agile environment
Who should apply
This role is ideal for senior software engineers with over eight years of professional experience in core programming languages and game or software development. Candidates who enjoy solving complex technical problems, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an agile setting will find this position a strong match. Please note that this is a senior position requiring extensive professional experience, so it is not suited for freshers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the location for the Principal Software Engineer role at Zynga?
The Principal Software Engineer position is based in Bengaluru, India.
What programming languages are required for the Principal Software Engineer at Zynga?
You need professional experience with languages such as C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, along with skills in Android, iOS, React, and cloud platforms like AWS.
What does a Principal Software Engineer do at Zynga?
The role involves developing new features for millions of players, ensuring live game health, conducting design and code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and working with cross-functional teams.
Is Zynga an equal opportunity employer for this position?
Yes, Zynga is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workplace based on substantive ability and objective qualifications.
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