Zynga · 1 month ago
Principal Software Engineer, Mobile Game Technology
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expZynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for its diverse portfolio of games. The Principal Software Engineer will lead technical direction, architect backend services, and drive the delivery of scalable products for the Mobile Game Technology team.
GamingMobilePC Games
Responsibilities
Architect and develop large-scale, critically important backend platforms running on AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, security, data integrity, observability, and cost efficiency
Drive end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives, from technical design and implementation to production rollout, monitoring, and ongoing operational ownership
Offer technical leadership by reviewing and guiding detailed compositions, ensuring alignment with Zynga’s long-term technical vision and standard methodologies
Collaborate multi-functionally with product, engineering, and operations teams to translate product and customer requirements into robust technical solutions
Establish and monitor engineering processes, quality metrics, and operational benchmarks to improve software delivery and system reliability
Guide incident response and postmortems, ensuring root-cause analysis and structural fixes rather than one-off patches
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience in developing cloud-based software, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality, scalable systems
Proficient in programming RESTful services using GoLang (preferred), Java, Python, or PHP
Strong experience with AWS and/or other cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes/EKS, following industry-standard CI/CD practices
Experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, algorithms, design patterns, debugging, and performance optimization
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leadership
Preferred
Familiarity with web development frameworks such as JavaScript, Angular, and React is a plus
Benefits
Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams.
Company
Zynga
Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on the Internet.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.32BKey Investors
Kleiner PerkinsUnion Square Ventures
2022-01-10Acquired
2020-12-14Post Ipo Equity· $762M
2019-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $690M
Leadership Team
Frank Gibeau
CEO
Michael Luxton
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-11
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