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Director of Engineering

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 days ago (last checked 21 Oct)

Socialpoint

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Overview

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On-site, Barcelona
English
Required
Experience
Senior level
Education
University degree

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Skills

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Experience directly managing software engineering teams
  • Hands-on software development experience
  • Solid understanding of best practices for engineering processes, code quality, build and release pipelines, security, and live operations
  • Experience developing mobile applications (native iOS/Android, Unity, or Unreal)
  • Familiarity with multiple programming languages, such as Java, C#, C++, Python, or Go
  • Familiarity with Agile development methods and tools

Nice to have

  • Game development experience
  • Experience with AWS cloud technologies

The role

Come join the team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company's games - Central Technology! We focus on client & server tech that drives the core gameplay experience under the hood. We're looking for an exceptional leader with a passion for technology and the ability to work with a diverse team. As Director of Engineering you will play a key role in managing multiple teams with a broad focus on game support, AI development, R&D and FinOps.

What you'll do

  • Lead multiple software engineering teams supporting mobile game development, AI initiatives, R&D projects, and FinOps cost optimisation
  • Guide teams in using AI to accelerate development workflows and improve business outcomes
  • Drive technical excellence by validating technology choices, architecture, and code quality, diving deep when needed
  • Set teams up for success by identifying gaps, improving engineering processes, and creating growth opportunities
  • Represent your teams with stakeholders across disciplines, both inside and outside the organization
  • Own team roadmaps, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and leadership to support Central Technology objectives
  • Partner with technical leaders across Zynga to advance best practices and engineering culture

About Socialpoint

Socialpoint is a Barcelona-based mobile gaming company known for hit titles like Dragon City and Monster Legends. With a strong focus on free-to-play strategy and simulation games, the company has grown into one of Spain's most prominent game developers, employing hundreds of professionals and reaching millions of players worldwide. Its games are available on iOS, Android, and other platforms, and the company continues to expand its portfolio with new titles and live operations.

Socialpoint's headquarters and main development hub are in Barcelona, making it a key player in the city's thriving tech and gaming scene. The company is part of the Take-Two Interactive group, which provides global resources while maintaining a startup-like culture. For international professionals, Socialpoint offers a multicultural environment, with English as a common working language, and the opportunity to work on globally successful games from a sunny Mediterranean location.

Industry
Gaming
Founded
2007
Employees
250–500
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Socialpoint is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European tech hub with a strong international community and a high quality of life.
  • The company is part of the Take-Two Interactive group, offering the stability of a large publisher with the agility of a mid-sized studio.
  • English is widely used as the working language at Socialpoint, making it accessible for international professionals who do not speak Spanish.
  • The company offers competitive relocation support for international hires, including assistance with visas and moving logistics.
  • Socialpoint has a strong focus on data-driven game development, making it an attractive destination for data analysts and product managers in the gaming industry.

In their own words

About the company & team

Let's have fun shaping your future!

We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile game studio proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We're the creators of hits like Dragon City, Two Dots, Top Troops, and Monster Legends, loved by hundreds of millions of players around the globe.We craft the best social games, bringing joy from Barcelona to the world. Now, we want to bring the world to Barcelona! At Socialpoint, work and play intertwine seamlessly, and we celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger. No matter who you are or where you're from, you're welcome here. Join us for a future where making games is as thrilling as playing them!

Additional information

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic - not an individual's race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at recruitment@socialpoint.es to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Socialpoint does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Socialpoint also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Socialpoint's in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, take2games.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

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