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# Software Engineer (Server/Full-stack)

- **Company:** Zynga, Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Apple IOS, Mobile Application Development, Data Structures, Video Game Development, Object-Oriented Software Development, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Data Objects, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7826bc60-6ce4-4382-8c29-77b429199040

## About the Role

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 a variety of challenges that we face. We need a self-driven and motivated engineer who is a strong communicator, works well as a team player, and performs well under tight deadlines.

The candidate would have an opportunity to work on critical game components that contribute to user-facing features, gameplay functionality, existing functionality & systems, and have a general focus on solving challenging problems for high profile titles. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in PHP and will have at least four years of experience as a software developer., * 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 experience)
 * 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

## Description

Zynga is looking for a server-side engineer in the Austin or Chicago areas, and more specifically, someone whose level of experience should be equivalent to a Senior Software Engineer., 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, a high level of integrity, great technical depth and skills, and a strong desire to build successful software.
What You'll Do:

 * 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


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