Principal Gameplay Engineer - Graphics at Zynga

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

8+ Years industry experience as a Software or Graphics/Rendering Engineer
Strong understanding of real-time rendering algorithms, GPU architecture, and modern graphics pipelines
Good experience with profiling and optimising for most of the following: frame rate, hitching, loading times, memory usage and storage space
Expertise with debugging a wide range of graphical issues
Competent with art and rendering pipelines (including lighting, VFX, post-processing, LODs, texture compression, and PBR)
Strong Programming skills with C# or C++
Hands-on experience with graphics APIs and shader languages HLSL / GLSL / Shader Graph / Compute shaders
Unity or Unreal Engine experience (shaders, VFX Graph, material systems, rendering engine)
Familiarity with complexities of shipping games to Android & iOS devices on different OS, chipsets and hardware specifications
Experience with games as service / live operations
Experience with Addressables/Asset Bundles, GPU-driven rendering

Responsibilities

R&D into cutting edge techniques for new opportunities to push mobile visual boundaries and performance
Develop new and innovative features played by millions of players using C#, Unity cross platform
Collaboration with art and wider disciplines to hit or exceed key visual targets
Working with our QA team to debug and resolve thorny graphical issues over a wide range of supported mobile devices
Planning and implementation of complex tasks identified as part of a sprint team
Reporting and documentation of tech to key stakeholders and the studio
Build and improve tooling and pipelines to boost team wide productivity and quality
Profiling and optimization of mobile visual effects and wider rendering pipeline

Skills

Unity

Graphics Programming

Mobile Rendering

R&D

Profiling

Optimization

Tooling

Pipelines

Cross-Platform Development

Zynga

Develops social games for mobile platforms

About Zynga

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and accessible, featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep users engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and easy entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and generating revenue through advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$841.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Social Impact, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

Risks

Chartboost acquisition by LoopMe may disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.

IBM's patent lawsuit win could lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.

Star Wars: Hunters on PC may face competition from established PC games.

Differentiation

Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.

The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a broad audience with free-to-play games.

Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.

Upsides

Cross-platform gaming enhances user engagement, as seen with Star Wars: Hunters.

Real-world brand integration in games opens new revenue streams, like with Toyo Tires.

High-profile celebrity marketing boosts visibility, as with Kit Harington for Game of Thrones.

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