Principal Software Engineer, Full-Stack Development

About the role

Join Zynga's AI team within Central Technology to shape AI‑powered tools that boost developer productivity and player experiences across all games. As a Principal Software Engineer you will set the technical vision, design, and implement scalable full‑stack solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Build, improve and maintain AI‑driven developer tools spanning frontend interfaces, APIs, and backend services.
• Design and architect scalable AI systems, including LLM‑powered features, agentic workflows, and MCP‑based services in cloud environments.
• Write and review code across both frontend (React, TypeScript) and backend (Python, Go, Node.js) layers.
• Identify and remediate systemic issues, technical debt, and opportunities to enhance AI capabilities.
• Provide production and integration support for shared AI tools used by Zynga studios.

Required profile

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 6+ years of hands‑on software development with exposure to AI/ML systems or developer tooling.
• Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with product, design, and engineering teams.

Required skills

• React, TypeScript
• Python, Go, Node.js
• Design and development of LLM‑powered applications
• RESTful and event‑driven services
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• AWS, GCP cloud infrastructure
• MCP or similar integration protocols
• IDE extensions, CLI tooling (plus)

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $118,300‑$168,300 CAD per year.
• Bonus, equity awards, 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and wellness programs.
• Support for remote work, commuter benefits, and fitness reimbursements.