Zynga is looking for a seasoned hands-on Engineering Manager for the Game Of Thrones Slots team whose experience can allow them to both manage engineers as a lead, as well as execute on coding tasks. We are looking to strengthen our team in tackling the challenges of running and extending a Live game.
Requirements
- Good working knowledge of Unity, C-Sharp, PHP, and React (or similar front-end technology)
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms and software methodologies
- Prior game development experience (on shipped titles or live games experience)
- Mobile development experience with a focus on iOS and/or Android
- Experience in C/C++, or similar programming language
- Server experience is a plus; for example, web service integration, application server performance, relational databases or data analytics.
- Experience with git
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-Sharp, PHP, and React
- Manage live user facing issues as they arise
- 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
- Continually mentor and grow engineers on the team
Other
- 4+ Years experience as an Engineering Manager
- 8+ Years industry experience as a Software Engineer
- Excellent communication skills and proven track record of working in a collaborative environment
- Ability to build, manage, mentor and lead multiple teams of engineers
- A proven track record of hiring candidates for multiple positions
