Senior Software Engineer, Front-End (US, Canada, SF)
Short StorySalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
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
JavaScript
React
TypeScript
HTML5
CSS3
UI Development
Front-End Architecture
System Design
End-to-End Development
Deployment
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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