Principal Software Engineer

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

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the architecture and development of highly advanced software systems. You will provide strategic technical direction, mentor senior engineers, and ensure that software solutions meet business and technical requirements.

• Define architectural standards and frameworks for software development.
• Own the development of critical systems that require high reliability.
• Be involved in developing technical roadmaps and attend planning sessions.
• Evaluate and embrace new technologies to solve business needs.
• Support the engineering team in developing skills and promoting teamwork.
• Monitor project timelines and work progress to ensure quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software developers.
• Ensure the technical feasibility and prioritization of new game features.

• Strong experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable systems.
• Proficiency in C# with essential knowledge of Unity.
• Proficiency in client-backend integrations.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex technical challenges.
• Dedication to maintaining code quality through code reviews and alignment with industry standards CI/CD Processes.
• Having a very strong understanding of Git and code repository management.
• Ability to analyze product code and propose improvement solutions for better performance.
• Familiarity with game development and understanding of the gaming industry.
• A hands-on management style, with involvement in end-to-end process tracking.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Skill in coordinating with other teams leads to synchronising the development processes.
• Understand general business concepts to interpret critical metrics for the business/product (such as DAU, ARPDAU, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.

In return for bringing your expertise to this top-priority role, we offer some of the best benefits in the gaming industry.

• Highly competitive salary
• Private medical care
• Company bonus scheme
• Relocation assistance for those moving to the UK
• Awesome onsite chef serving breakfast, lunch, and lots of treats (naughty and nice)
• Life insurance and a favorable pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverage
• Amazing tech to work with and consoles to play and relax with everywhere you look

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