Senior Software Engineer (Server/Full-stack) - Hit It Rich!

About the role

Zynga is looking for a server-side engineer in the Austin or Chicago areas, with experience equivalent to a Senior Software Engineer. The role involves working on critical game components that contribute to user-facing features, gameplay functionality, existing systems, and solving challenging problems for high‑profile titles. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in PHP and at least four years of software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Help to develop features & gameplay functionality in PHP
• Dive into the internals of existing systems to extend them as‑needed
• Create and work with data objects in relational and non‑relational storage models
• Develop and integrate new technologies and tools
• Assist with defining and scoping out work

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education / work experience
• 4+ years industry experience as a Software Developer
• Strong working knowledge in an object‑oriented backend language like PHP
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms and software methodologies
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative environment

Bonus Points

• Prior game development experience (on shipped titles or live games)
• Mobile development experience with a focus on Unity, iOS, and/or Android
• Experience in Javascript, Go, or similar programming languages
• Experience with Source Control like git

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s 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
• Eligibility for bonus and/or equity awards
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program

Pay

The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $98,100 and $145,200 per Year.