Senior Unreal Engine Architect

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Zynga Full time
About the Role

Zynga is seeking an experienced Architect to join our team and develop our next project using the Unreal Engine on mobile devices and other platforms. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving the definition of the technical architecture for the game on the client side and coordinating with our server technology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive the definition of the technical architecture for the game on the client side and coordinate with our server technology
  • Contribute to server technology architecting over time
  • Collaborate with product managers and producers on analyzing feature set complexity, planning releases, and delivering code solutions on schedule
  • Work with the Art, UX, and UI disciplines to improve tools and processes for content creation, import pipelines, prototyping, production, and testing
  • Ensure the creation of well-designed, adaptable, and testable software for mobile and other platforms
  • Mentor Senior and Principal engineers from a technical perspective, developing the next generation of Architects
  • Foster a tech approach that embraces sustainable live operations, a regular cadence of game updates, and high-quality rapid releases
  • Ensure the correct management of technical debt
  • Capture and share knowledge across the team, NaturalMotion, and Zynga
Requirements
  • Developed and released multiple games with Unreal Engine, as an architect, with at least one Game as a Service
  • Deep experience with C++, plus a detailed understanding of mobile CPU and GPU hardware
  • You are an authority when it comes to AAA game architecture
  • Expertise in multiple areas, such as NPC behavior, AI, multiplayer, UI/UX, meta game systems, F2P game mechanics, graphics, tools, systems, and game engines
  • Have deep understanding of design patterns, memory/performance optimization, and importantly, how to summarize and share your knowledge
  • A great understanding of mentoring engineers of all levels throughout the game development cycle
  • Deep experience of being a strategic problem-solver, and be able to collaborate with peers across disciplines when problems stretch across different areas
  • Ability to present technical challenges, recommendations, and solutions to game leadership level
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary, bonus plan, and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
  • RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
  • Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
  • Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
  • Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
  • Global Fitness reimbursement program
  • Global Wellbeing Program
  • Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
  • Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
  • Family planning support program
  • Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
  • Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
  • Flexible working hours on many teams
  • Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
  • Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

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