Senior Software Engineer (Frontend) – Applied Ai

Zynga is a leading developer of the world's most popular social games that are played by millions of people around the world each day. We are headquartered in San Mateo and have additional offices in the U.S., Canada, U.K and India. Since our founding in 2007, our mission has been to connect the world through games and delight consumers with social gaming experiences. To date, more than one billion people have played our games across the Web and mobile, including FarmVille, Zynga Poker, Words With Friends, Hit it Rich! Slots and CSR.

Zynga’s Applied AI group focuses on developing innovative ways to solve problems within the game development process, demonstrating directly the ways that AI can contribute throughout the creative process. We build tools and technologies to support every aspect of the development process, from concept development through to LiveOps and publishing operations.

To be successful in this role you should have curiosity about the areas of Game Development, Machine Learning and Computational Creativity, be a proactive learner, have good depth in technical skills, and a strong desire to build high quality software.

Main Responsibilities

• Work together with peers on wireframes
• Build adaptable web interfaces with an emphasis on accessibility and performance
• Write well crafted, efficient and testable code
• Strive for excellence in software craftsmanship, and collaborate with peers to improve software design
• Planning and implementation of tasks of small to medium scale

Desired Skills And Experience

• An understanding of basic UX principles
• Preferred experience with JavaScript, Typescript, Python or C#
• Familiarity with game development engines
• Good understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and memory/performance optimization
• Desire to learn and share knowledge with their peers
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
• Extensive knowledge of ReactJS, CSS and HTML

What We Offer You

• 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Global Wellbeing Program
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily player
• Global Fitness reimbursement program
• RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
• Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Family planning support program
• Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States.

The pay range for this position for applicants based in Colorado at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000 and $105,000 per year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Zynga does not engage in financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process. We do not conduct job interviews over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp or others. We will never ask you for your personal or financial information over unofficial chat channels. Our in-house recruitment team only contacts individuals via official company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com or naturalmotion.com email domain).

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Careers Category: Engineering

Careers location: Remote, US, Remote, Canada

Connected Worker Type: Connected

Requisition Id: R_108636