Software Architect – AI Platform (Austin)

About the role

Join Zynga’s AI team within Central Technology to shape the technical vision, design, and implementation of AI‑powered tools that boost developer productivity and player experiences across all games. As a Software Architect you will lead the creation of scalable, cloud‑native AI systems and define the architecture standards for the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable AI services, full‑stack applications, and AWS cloud infrastructure focused on LLM‑powered workflows.
• Own cross‑cutting architecture decisions and set technical strategy for AI tools used by multiple game studios.
• Establish engineering standards including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and reliability practices.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate AI platforms and infrastructure with a long‑term perspective.
• Collaborate with product, studio, and central technology teams to deliver AI‑driven solutions that improve productivity.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience developing cloud‑based software.
• Proven experience integrating AI/ML systems at the platform layer.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior leadership.

Required skills

• Python programming.
• AWS services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Containers and orchestration with Kubernetes/EKS.
• SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and LLM services.
• Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular, or React (plus).