Software Engineer 2

Zynga
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote

Tech stack

Server Applications
iOS
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Mobile Application Development
Data Structures
Game Engine
Design of User Interfaces
Web Services
Backend
GIT
Information Technology
Data Analytics

Requirements

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Ready for your next adventure?

Zynga is looking for an Engineering Manager in the Barcelona area, and more specifically, someone whose experience can allow them to both manage engineers as a lead, as well as execute on coding tasks. We have a well-rounded, and tight-knit, distributed team with a healthy mix of engineering skill levels, and are looking to strengthen our team in tackling the challenges of developing important features.

The ideal candidate should possess experience surpassing that of a Senior Software Engineer 2, with at least four years as an Engineering Manager. Additionally, it is preferable for the candidate to have a minimum of eight years of experience working with teams in the gaming industry.

Our mission is to "Connect the World through Games" by building a truly social experience that makes the world a better place. To be successful in this role you will have a passion for games, outstanding process skills, awesome people skills, a high level of integrity, great technical depth, and a strong desire to build successful engineering teams. You would have an opportunity to lead a pod of engineers on the team, while also contributing to user-facing features (including UI / UX) and game engine systems, plus help solve challenging problems for high profile titles.

Role

  • Lead Engineer (Engineering Manager + Full Stack Engineer)
  • Main Responsibilities

  • Manage a pod of engineers on the team on a daily basis, both in their tasks as well as morale, career growth and future planning
  • Assist with feature & systems implementation (and bugs) in Unity with C#
  • Help to define and scope out tasks, systems, and timelines
  • Help to review and contribute to engineering architectures
  • Help to monitor and improve engineering process
  • Desired Skills and Experience

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education / work experience
  • 4+ Years experience as an Engineering Manager
  • 8+ Years game industry experience as a Software Engineer
  • Experience with live operations on backend server infrastructure
  • Good working knowledge in Unity & C#
  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms and software methodologies
  • Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to build, manage, mentor and lead multiple teams of engineers.
  • Able to work collaboratively with engineering stakeholders including design, user experience, product and analytics teams.
  • Bonus Skills and Experience

  • Experience with git
  • Mobile development experience with a focus on iOS and/or Android
  • Server experience is a plus; for example, web service integration, application server performance, or data analytics.
  • Strives for perfection in the development process including planning, time and quality estimation, problem solving, and communicating development status.
  • Updates knowledge constantly. Always learning and seeking to learn
  • What We Offer

    We have a hybrid working from home/office system. This means living within commuting distance of our office in Barcelona so you are able to come into the office for important meetings/events.

  • Relocation support to Barcelona (if you're not already here).
  • An impressive 25 days annual leave , not including public holidays.
  • A very generous ticket-restaurant to restore some life-points.
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family, to keep your health bar full.
  • Choose from the latest IOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet).
  • Free language lessons (English & Spanish).
  • Spotify Premium to add that special soundtrack that every adventure deserves.
  • Legendary social events & parties to let off some steam.
  • People development is key for us: an amazing budget to skill up your abilities & knowledge to achieve real growth opportunities

  • Check Out Some Of Our Onsite Benefits

    When coming to work in the office, don't worry - we've got it covered

  • Visit our impressive gym facilities to level up your build stats
  • Check out our massive gaming room equipped with consoles and games
  • Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist for aches and pains
  • Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (no need for a wallet; it's a Guild perk)

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