Associate Game Designer (Systems Design)

Zynga is looking for a top-talent Systems Designer to join our team. We make the world’s most beautiful social slots and do so in a fast paced, supportive, and energetic environment. Our team consists of industry veterans from both the real-money gaming and video game worlds, giving us great depth and adaptability. The Systems Designer assembles the slot machines using our proprietary engine. The position is also responsible for assisting with level curves, monetization features, and the functional health of the slot machines.

Main Responsibilities

• As a member of the design team you will collaborate with game designers and mathematicians to build industry leading slot games to delight and engage our players.
• Provide data based implementation of slot games and other game features.
• Develop and explore innovative functionality of slot games.
• Create flexible systems and data structures to allow for rapid iteration.
• Troubleshoot with artists and engineers on technical implementation of slot machines.
• Keep up to date with market trends and do proactive analysis of relevant competitive products.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 2+ years exp familiarity with real world slots or social slots.
• Ability to work quickly to unblock artists/engineers and lay the groundwork for successful machine creation.
• Familiarity with Excel, json and/or CocosBuilder
• Experience designing and working well within a team of deeply talented peers.
• Ability to assess feature requests and machine designs for compatibility with our existing systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills between departments

What we offer you:

• Work in a studio that has complete P&L ownership of games
• Create next-gen games that will be played and loved by millions of players around the world
• Work in a collaborative team that invests in your development and growth on-the-job
• Competitive salary, bonus plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 20 days annual leave + company holidays
• Extended medical coverage that includes OPD, dental, vision and telehealth
• Group Life, Disability and Critical Illness insurance
• Equitable Childcare facilities for all employees
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning and nurturing support programs
• Comprehensive leave options and flexible working hours to ensure work life balance.
• Keep your health on track with our wellbeing programs covering fitness expenses and complimentary meals served around the clock
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Around the year employee events and casual dress every single day
• A diverse team of friendly, fun and supportive co-workers to work with and, impact millions of daily players
• Re-engage with your special interest by being a part of our employee resource groups that connect Zyngites through inclusivity, culture, lifestyle and fun.