Senior Unreal Engine Architect

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zynga Full time
Job Title: Senior Unreal Engine Architect

We are seeking an experienced Senior Unreal Engine Architect to join our team at Zynga. As a key member of our game development team, you will be responsible for architecting and coding large-scale AAA games using the Unreal Engine on mobile devices and other platforms.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive the definition of the technical architecture for the game on the client side and coordinate with our server technology
  • Contribute to server technology architecting over time
  • Collaborate with product managers and producers on analyzing feature set complexity, planning releases, and delivering code solutions on schedule
  • Work with the Art, UX, and UI disciplines to improve tools and processes for content creation, import pipelines, prototyping, production, and testing
  • Ensure the creation of well-designed, adaptable, and testable software for mobile and other platforms
  • Mentor senior and principal engineers from a technical perspective, developing the next generation of architects
  • Foster a tech approach that embraces sustainable live operations, a regular cadence of game updates, and high-quality rapid releases
  • Ensure the correct management of technical debt
  • Capture and share knowledge across the team, NaturalMotion, and Zynga
Requirements:
  • Developed and released multiple games with Unreal Engine, as a technical director or architect, with at least one Game as a Service
  • Deep experience with C++ and a detailed understanding of mobile CPU and GPU hardware
  • Authority on AAA game architecture
  • Expertise in multiple areas, such as NPC behavior, AI, multiplayer, UI/UX, meta-game systems, F2P game mechanics, graphics, tools, systems, and game engines
  • Deep understanding of design patterns, memory/performance optimization, and knowledge sharing
  • Great understanding of mentoring engineers of all levels throughout the game development cycle
  • Deep experience of being a strategic problem-solver and collaborating with peers across disciplines when problems stretch across different areas
Desirable Experience and Skills:
  • Worked on PC and console projects
  • Experience with server systems and architectures
  • Worked on third or first-person shooter games
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • Create next-gen games that will be played and loved by millions of players around the world
  • Work in a family-oriented, collaborative team that invests in your development and growth on-the-job
  • A diverse team of friendly, fun, and supportive co-workers
  • Flexible working hours and crunch-free working culture
  • Summer/Winter parties and weekly Happy Hour in the studio
  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays, 2 paid personal days
  • 6 months of fully paid maternity/adoption leave or 16 weeks of fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria apply)
  • Pension plan with a double matching employer contribution (capped at 8%)
  • Private medical insurance, dental insurance, and healthcare cash plan
  • Life insurance, accident insurance, and long-term disability insurance
  • Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (eligibility criteria apply)
  • Fitness Reimbursement plan worth £600 per annum
  • Charitable Giving Platform to which the Company contributes a 2:1
  • Annual season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme

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