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Director of Engineering

On-site in Barcelona·Added 10 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Zynga

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Experience: Senior level
Education: University degree

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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

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Game development experience
Experience with AWS cloud technologies

The role

Level Up Your Career with Zynga!

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times-connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition.

From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™-plus many more!

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation-and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

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 Zynga

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, best known for pioneering social gaming with titles like FarmVille, Words With Friends, and CSR Racing. The company develops and publishes free-to-play mobile and web games, operating across multiple studios worldwide and serving millions of players daily. Zynga is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, which acquired it in 2022, and continues to operate as a major player in the mobile gaming industry.

In Spain, Zynga has a significant presence in Barcelona, which serves as one of its key European hubs for game development, analytics, and product management. The company's Spanish office focuses on data-driven game development and live operations, offering roles in data analysis, product management, and game design. For international professionals, Zynga offers a dynamic, data-centric work environment with opportunities to work on globally recognized game franchises, and the Barcelona office is known for its collaborative culture and emphasis on innovation.

Industry: Gaming
Founded: 2007
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: San Francisco, USA
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Zynga's Barcelona office is a major hub for data analytics and product management, offering roles that are central to the company's mobile game operations.
The company is part of Take-Two Interactive, providing stability and access to a broader portfolio of gaming brands.
Zynga offers a flexible, hybrid work environment in Spain, with a focus on work-life balance and professional development.
International hires can expect to work on globally popular games with diverse, multicultural teams, and the company often supports relocation for senior roles.

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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 accommodationrequest@zynga.com to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga 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. Zynga'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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