Principal Software Engineer (backend) - Payments
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Job description
Come join the team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company's games - Central Technology! We focus on shared client & server tech that drives the core gameplay experience under the hood. We're looking for outstanding engineers with a passion for technology and the desire to work in a team with dynamic strengths. The Principal Software Engineer will be working with a complementary team of software engineers to craft and maintain Zynga's core Payments platform, which enables flawless integration with app stores, consoles, and payments processing providers. They will play a key role in helping architect, build and improve the next-gen framework for our games., * Optimize and refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and to lower cost
- Document and build plans for architecture and system designs
- Take a hands-on approach in architecting, writing and reviewing code
- Review detailed tech plans from others, aligning with the team and Zynga-wide technical vision
- Proactively identify and recommend improvements to address systemic problems and tech debt
- Follow engineering standard methodologies to ensure code quality, performance and reliability
- Work collaboratively across teams to understand product/customer requirements and propose technical solutions
- Provide production and integration support for shared technology across Zynga games
Requirements
Do you have experience in Web services design?, * Degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of hands-on software development experience
- Experience in programming RESTful services using Java
- Solid understanding of backend server applications and web services
- Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Strong familiarity and experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
- Experience with C#/C++ and mobile client development is a strong plus
- Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular, and/or React
- Deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and performance optimization
- Experience in object-oriented design of applications/systems
- Experience with agile development methodologies and tools
- Excellent interpersonal skills - particularly the ability to discuss timelines, design concerns, work with distributed teams, and provide effective feedback to team members
- Experience working with AI tools
Benefits & conditions
3.83.8 out of 5 stars San Mateo, CA $114,300 - $180,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance, The pay range for this position in Toronto at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $164,300 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.
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $133,900 and $180,000 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.
The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,600 and $170,000 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 and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: 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; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.