Sr UI Front End Engineer at Zynga

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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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

5+ years of hands-on experience as a full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript developer
Proven experience leading projects and designing systems in a fast-paced, product-driven environment
Deep expertise with React in complex, performance-sensitive applications (4+ years)
Highly fluent in TypeScript and modern JavaScript best practices
Strong system design skills and a track record of building maintainable, scalable architectures
Experience with Next.js (a plus)
Experience working with CMS platforms (a plus)
Experience with microservices and cloud infrastructure (GCP is a plus)
A collaborative, thoughtful engineer who enjoys helping others and driving cross-team initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of new features end-to-end — from technical spec through production deployment
Own complex architectural decisions and collaborate on high-level product design
Define, spread, and enforce development standards across teams
Partner with engineers and stakeholders across teams to ensure shared understanding, ownership, and alignment
Drive the creation of reusable, generic components and services that serve multiple web apps
Maintain a strong focus on performance, scalability, and code quality in a system that’s critical to the entire organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScriptReactTypeScriptHTML5CSS3UI DevelopmentFront-End ArchitectureSystem DesignEnd-to-End DevelopmentDeployment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior UI Front End Engineer role?

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience as a full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript developer and 4+ years of deep expertise with React in complex, performance-sensitive applications.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Candidates need proven experience leading projects, strong system design skills for scalable architectures, high fluency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript, plus expertise in React; Next.js, CMS platforms, microservices, and GCP are pluses.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of candidate stands out for this Senior UI Front End Engineer position?

A strong candidate has 5+ years as a full-stack JS/TS developer with React expertise, proven leadership in projects and system design, and is a collaborative engineer who drives cross-team initiatives and best practices.

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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Sr UI Front End Engineer at Zynga

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Zynga

About Zynga

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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