Software Developer 1

The role

You will design, build and maintain the full stack of Zynga's Ad Tech platform, which includes the SDK and server. You will work with game teams to integrate the platform into games played by millions of users daily.

What you will do

• Design, implement and maintain the full stack of the Ad Tech platform (SDK and server).
• Leverage AI and agentic development to accelerate software delivery and enhance system automation.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive a culture of technical excellence.
• Analyze and improve performance, scalability, reliability and measurability of system components.
• Implement integration with multiple 3rd-party mobile advertising networks and web services.
• Work with Product Management to translate business requirements into technical requirements.
• Drive improvements and new approaches to address potential systemic pain points and technical debt.
• Maintain an understanding of end-to-end system interactions and architecture.
• Collaborate with technical teams on new and emerging technologies.
• Provide production and integration support to Zynga's game teams.

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of software development experience in Java, or C#/C++.
• Basic database development skills including SQL.
• Self starter with a proven ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience in an agile development environment.
• Excellent understanding of CS fundamentals, data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to drive creative and innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with mobile development in Unity, Swift/Objective-C, and/or Kotlin/Android Java.
• Knowledge of web technologies and frameworks.
• Experience with cloud environments like Amazon AWS.
• Understanding of the advertising technology landscape.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage.
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Paid vacation of 15 to 25 days per year, or eligibility for the discretionary time off program.
• Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
• Paid parental and compassionate leave.
• Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support.
• Family planning support through Maven.
• Commuter benefits.
• Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
• 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Gym membership, meals and snacks, and company-wide happy hours and activities.

Before you apply

• Zynga does not conduct interviews or make offers over third-party messaging apps.
• Recruiters contact candidates only through official Zynga company email domains.

About the company

Zynga is a global interactive entertainment company and a label of Take-Two Interactive, founded in 2007 and headquartered in California. Its games have been downloaded over 6 billion times and reach players in 175+ countries.