Software Engineering Manager jobs at Unity Technologies

The opportunity Unity is expanding its platform support to new classes of devices as well as ecosystems based on other 3D engines. To that end, we're establishing a new team, Platform Iteration, within the Platform organization. This team will evolve the architecture of simulation and play mode in the editor, and build innovative features using Unity's groundbreaking communication protocol, PolySpatial. We're seeking an experienced people manager with a deep technical background to lead this team. The manager of this team will play a key role in setting the strategic direction of platform support at Unity and helping to define the future of spatial computing. The right person will attract and retain talented engineers, drive execution against a complex road map, collaborate with teams across Unity, and interact with our industry partners. If you thrive on shaping software that is loved and used by millions, and leading the engineers who build and maintain it, this is a great opportunity for you! What you'll be doing Drive the execution and technical strategy of the team, as a manager and tech lead Collaborate internally with core engineering, design, graphics, and networking teams Communicate your team's vision and progress, internally and externally Support your engineers as they advance in their career goals What we're looking for Experience developing and managing a high-performance software engineering team A working knowledge of the internals of a high-end game engine, such as graphics, netcode, animation, script interpreters, and compilers Experience as a software engineer and a working familiarity with C# and C++ Excellent verbal and written communication skills You might also have Experience leading teams using Agile methodologies Experience leading distributed teams Experience interacting with industry partners outside your organization Experience with game or content creation software Additional information International relocation support is not available for this position Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position Life at Unity We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance. You can read more about them on our career page. Unity [NYSE: U] is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing. As of the third quarter of 2024, more than 70% of the top 1,000 mobile games were made with Unity, and in 2024, Made with Unity applications had an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month. For more information, please visit ************** Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know. This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity. Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our Prospect and Applicant Privacy Policies. Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at *************. #MID #LI-LM1 *Note: Certain locations require a good faith disclosure of the base salary range for the role. The actual salary for the successful candidate may differ based on location, experience, and other job-related factors. Gross pay salary$153,400-$230,300 USD

Core AI is at the forefront of Microsoft's mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative AI. Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software. The Agentic Core Services Team is responsible for building the cloud-native, distributed platform that powers the development, execution, and management of agentic applications at scale. Our mission is to provide the foundational infrastructure and runtime systems that enable developers to build intelligent, autonomous, and enterprise-grade AI agents with confidence and agility. In this role, you will help define the future of software and application development. You will shape how developers interact with our platform-from programming models and user experiences to the design of a managed, distributed runtime that orchestrates agent-based AI applications at scale with enterprise-grade guarantees. You'll work at the cutting edge of AI research, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in generative AI, and integrating the latest breakthroughs in multi-modal capabilities (text, audio, video) into real-world agentic applications. At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We live this mission every day through a culture that embraces a growth mindset, values diverse perspectives, and encourages continuous learning. We believe in creating an environment where individuals bring their best selves to work, collaborate openly, and build technology that makes a meaningful impact. Join us and help shape the future of the world. Responsibilities Responsibilities: * Lead and Develop the Team - Manage and coach engineers across levels, foster collaboration and inclusion, and drive career growth through mentoring and feedback. * Drive Strategic Clarity: Leverage data-driven insights and competitive intelligence to inform product direction, identify opportunities, and guide decision-making. * Foster Engineering Alignment: Work with the engineering teams and partner organizations by driving clarity, alignment, and shared ownership of technical direction. * Deliver Cohesive End-to-End Experiences: Collaborate closely with partner teams-including experience, SDK, and platform groups-to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features across the stack. * Build Foundational Capabilities: Contribute to and lead the development of core platform components and reusable building blocks that accelerate team velocity and product innovation. * Champion Customer-Centric Development: Engage directly with customers and product teams to capture feedback, understand demand signals, and refine product messaging-ensuring the voice of the customer shapes product evolution. * Lead Live Site Excellence: Drive operational excellence in managing and operating large-scale distributed systems with a high bar for service-level agreements (SLAs). Lead root cause analyses (RCAs) for key live site incidents and outages, identify systemic improvements, and set high standards for reliability and performance. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: * Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience managing managers or multiple engineering teams in a global environment. * Demonstrated expertise in solving complex technical challenges in one or more domains such as distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, developer platforms, or cloud services. * Experience engaging with customers during integration or deployment phases, with a focus on delivering value and incorporating feedback into product evolution. Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential-and excitement for the journey ahead. As a Software Engineering Intern on AI and/or ML projects, you will work with teammates to solve problems and build innovative software solutions with a centred around leveraging AI technologies. You will apply your passion for customers and product quality as you provide technical guidance to Technical Program Managers and Product Managers. You will learn and adopt relevant new AI technologies, tools, methods, and processes to leverage in your solutions. You will also consider the impact of AI technology, including applying Microsoft's responsible AI practices. This opportunity will enable you to advance your career by designing, developing, and testing next-generation software that will empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You'll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Please note this application is only for internships based in our Mountain View, California office. For internships in other offices in the United States, please see our Careers site. Applies engineering principles and AI techniques to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering. Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature. Understands and applies Microsoft's responsible AI practices to ensure the systems you work on meet our commitments to our customers. Quickly learns new engineering methods, emerging AI and machine learning techniques and incorporates them into work processes. Seeks feedback and applies internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions. Demonstrates skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment. Reviews current developments and proactively seeks new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale. Required Qualifications: Enrolled in a full time bachelor's or master's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field during the academic term immediately before the internship. Must have at least 1 semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship. One year of programming experience in an object-oriented language. Other Requirements: Ability to submit an official or unofficial academic transcript as part of the evaluation process, if selected for interviews. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms and AI/machine learning concepts. Experience with AI/ML projects, such as developing machine learning models, working with large datasets, or implementing AI solutions in real-world applications. Familiarity with AI frameworks and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. Experience in using AI tools to generate projects, such as GitHub Copilot, Claude code, Microsoft Roo Code or similar, with an understanding of their strengths and limitations. The base pay range for this internship is USD $5610.00 - $11010.00 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7270.00 - $12030.00 per month. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: ************************************************* Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis throughout the academic calendar (August-April). Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #EiP

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential-and excitement for the journey ahead. As a Software Engineering Intern on AI and/or ML projects, you will work with teammates to solve problems and build innovative software solutions with a centred around leveraging AI technologies. You will apply your passion for customers and product quality as you provide technical guidance to Technical Program Managers and Product Managers. You will learn and adopt relevant new AI technologies, tools, methods, and processes to leverage in your solutions. You will also consider the impact of AI technology, including applying Microsoft's responsible AI practices. This opportunity will enable you to advance your career by designing, developing, and testing next-generation software that will empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You'll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities * Applies engineering principles and AI techniques to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering. * Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature. * Understands and applies Microsoft's responsible AI practices to ensure the systems you work on meet our commitments to our customers. * Quickly learns new engineering methods, emerging AI and machine learning techniques and incorporates them into work processes. * Seeks feedback and applies internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions. * Demonstrates skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment. * Reviews current developments and proactively seeks new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Enrolled in a full time bachelor's or master's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field during the academic term immediately before the internship. * Must have at least 1 semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship. * One year of programming experience in an object-oriented language. Other Requirements: * Ability to submit an official or unofficial academic transcript as part of the evaluation process, if selected for interviews. Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms and AI/machine learning concepts. * Experience with AI/ML projects, such as developing machine learning models, working with large datasets, or implementing AI solutions in real-world applications. * Familiarity with AI frameworks and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. * Experience in using AI tools to generate projects, such as GitHub Copilot, Claude code, Microsoft Roo Code or similar, with an understanding of their strengths and limitations. The base pay range for this internship is USD $5610.00 - $11010.00 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7270.00 - $12030.00 per month. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** #EiP This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Description Software Engineer, Senior IIChennai, India The Opportunity: Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Our mission is to empower educators and institutions with meaningful innovation that's simple and intelligent, inspiring student success and institutional growth. The Power of Together is built on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of our hiring practices and who we are as a company. For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit ****************** This role focuses on Anthology Ally, a revolutionary product that makes digital course content more accessible. As the accessibility of digital course content is becoming increasingly important world-wide, institutions must address long-standing and often overbearing challenges. Anthology's Ally engineering team is responsible for developing industry-leading tools to improve accessibility through inclusivity, sustainability, and automation for all students. As a Senior Software Engineer on our team, you will design, develop, and maintain features of the Ally product. You'll also communicate and partner cross-functionally with teams in product and software development. In this role, you will work on an ethical product, using Scala for the backend and JavaScript for the frontend. We run our applications in the AWS cloud and use Git for version control. You'll work on a distributed team, collaborating with colleagues around the globe. The Candidate: Required skills/qualifications: 6-8 years of relevant experience Frontend development in Angular/Typescript Backend development in Scala, Java, C#, or other object-oriented programming language Willingness to break things and make them work again Familiarity with the full-cycle development process Experience developing, building, testing, deploying, and operating application Fluency in written and spoken English Preferred skills/qualifications: Familiarity with working with cloud technologies Functional programming experiences such as Haskell or Scala This is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) team, you will help build world-class container management and orchestration services for the cloud and beyond. This team develops container solutions for Microsoft Azure across both Linux and Windows platforms, enabling scalable and resilient infrastructure for a wide range of workloads. You will play a key role in defining the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. This position is ideal for engineers who are interested in containers and container orchestration using Kubernetes, and who are eager to build DevOps tools that simplify the development, deployment, and scaling of software in the cloud. The team is globally distributed across multiple countries and continents, and supports flexible work environments, including remote work. This role involves deep technical work focused on enhancing Kubernetes to support artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads. You will develop infrastructure controllers, onboard new Kubernetes features, integrate with other Microsoft Azure services, and build foundational components to automate and accelerate training and inference workflows. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Azure Kubernetes Service customers, especially as the artificial intelligence landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Holds accountability as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), mentoring engineers across products/solutions, working on-call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions. Drive the features from idea to production. Work with emerging technologies, from software to hardware. Leading the design the implementations that advance Azure Kubernetes Service for artificial intelligence (Al) workloads. Fully leverage AI in product development. Maintains communication and make clarities with partners across the Microsoft ecosystem of engineers. Contribute to partner's success. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, golang, or Python OR equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience designing, building, shipping, and operating reliable distributed systems. 3+ years of hands-on experience with scalable infrastructure and fault-tolerant architectures. 3+ years of delivering production-ready solutions in cloud environments. Other Qualifications: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, golang, or Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to,C, C++, golang, or Python OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) of experience working with artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads, including: Integration of training and inference pipelines into distributed systems. Optimization of compute resources for performance and reliability. 1+ year(s) of experience with container technologies and orchestration platforms, including: Use of containers such as Docker. Deployment and management of workloads using Kubernetes. Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #azurecorejobs

About the role: Cloud Delivery Engineering (CDE) is transforming into a best-in-class cloud-ready organization optimized for our modern cloud solutions. We're doubling down on quality and process, and ramping up our automation capabilities, to deliver the highly scalable, reliable, secure and performant platform that will delight our customers. As a DevOps Manager, you will lead a team of system engineers responsible for public cloud environments as well as co-located datacenters as we finish our migration efforts to the public cloud. You'll focus on quality and process, and advance our automation and engineering capabilities, to deliver the highly scalable, reliable, secure and performant applications that will delight our customers. You'll relentlessly pursue opportunities to advance our operational effectiveness and increase customer satisfaction. What you'll be doing: Cultivate a diverse, high-performing team that develops, recognizes and retains the best people and challenges them to advance their technical and engineering skills to meet the demands of rapidly evolving technologies and to transition from co-location to cloud-based applications Oversee the implementation of automation projects to ensure consistency with design decisions, standards, and best practices, utilizing experience building a cloud operating model and container strategy with cloud services including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Docker & Kubernetes, etc. Manage Incident response and resolution processes to minimize downtime and ensure service reliability Prepare and present reports on team performance, project status and operational metrics to leadership Establish and maintain best practices for security, performance and scaling infrastructure in production environments Provide technical guidance and leadership to team developing and maintaining automation using languages like powershell, python and ansible to streamline system administration Collaborate with CyberSecurity to implement necessary safeguards to protect the infrastructure from unauthorized access, threats and vulnerabilities Facilitate effective communication within and outside of the team Participate in budget planning and management for resources, evaluating new technologies and solutions to improve efficiency Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, applying this knowledge to enhance organizational practices Monitor infrastructure and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement Continuous and effective performance management of the team What we'll want you to have: 10+ years of experience as an engineer with a strong technical background managing systems and infrastructure 5+ years of experience in a managerial or leadership role managing cloud infrastructure. In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS Hands-on DevOps experience building out the infrastructure for and installing the tooling for an enterprise software development lifecycle as well as writing/constructing all necessary scripts, build/deploy jobs & workflows Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation Experience working with large and geographically distributed teams preferred Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively within team members and key stakeholders Strong ability to mentor, coach and drive professional development within the team. Able to work flexible hours as required by business priorities; Available on a 24x7x365 basis when needed for production impacting incidents or key customer events Exposure to and experience in using AI to automate and maintain production environments strongly preferred Stay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Blackbaud is a remote-first company which embraces a flexible remote work culture. Blackbaud supports hiring and career development for all roles from the location you are in today! Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. A notice to candidates: Recruitment Fraudulent Alert: Your personal information and online safety as a candidate mean a lot to us! At Blackbaud and our portfolio of companies, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official careers page at *********************************** or our official LinkedIn page. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers, or conduct interviews via Skype. Anyone suggesting otherwise is not a representative of Blackbaud. If you are unsure if a message is from Blackbaud, please email *********************************. The starting base pay is $133,700.00 to $173,800.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations. Benefits Include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Remote-first workforce 401(k) program with employer match Flexible paid time off Generous Parental Leave Volunteer for vacation Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging Pet insurance, legal and identity protection Tuition reimbursement program

Code for Cause at the leading cloud software company powering social good! Who we are: Blackbaud is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Our vision is to power an ecosystem of good that builds a better world. We seek to empower the entire social good community, which includes nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, and the individual change agents who support them. Our strategy includes a focus on our employees and company culture, with a goal of cultivating an environment where our teammates can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the social good communities we serve. About the role: We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help lead the design and implementation of Generative AI capabilities across Blackbaud's product platform. This is a hands-on, high-impact technical role where you'll shape the architecture of AI features, mentor engineers, and guide the adoption of best practices that power innovation for social good. What you'll be doing: Implement complex software systems integrating Generative AI capabilities Design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable code Lead cross-functional collaboration on technical solutioning and project delivery Ensure performance, reliability, and security of AI-enabled features Evaluate and improve prompt performance and AI-driven workflows Collaborate with product and UX teams to deliver accessible, user-friendly experiences Serve as a subject matter expert for LLM deployment, operation, and monitoring Actively mentor and support the growth of other engineers Maintain high quality development standards and practices Contribute to the evolution of Blackbaud's AI platform strategy What we'll want you to have: 8+ years of experience in software engineering on the Microsoft stack, including leadership in AI-related projects Deep understanding of .NET Core, C#, and modern web technologies Proficiency in Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML Proven success building and deploying Generative AI features Experience with prompt engineering and optimizing LLM behavior Familiarity with SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and RESTful API development Experience with cloud-based AI infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) Excellent communication and collaboration skills Strong grasp of Agile methodology and continuous delivery practices Stay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Blackbaud is a remote-first company which embraces a flexible remote work culture. Blackbaud supports hiring and career development for all roles from the location you are in today! Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. A notice to candidates: Recruitment Fraudulent Alert: Your personal information and online safety as a candidate mean a lot to us! At Blackbaud and our portfolio of companies, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official careers page at *********************************** or our official LinkedIn page. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers, or conduct interviews via Skype. Anyone suggesting otherwise is not a representative of Blackbaud. If you are unsure if a message is from Blackbaud, please email *********************************. The starting base pay is $133,700.00 to $173,800.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations. Benefits Include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Remote-first workforce 401(k) program with employer match Flexible paid time off Generous Parental Leave Volunteer for vacation Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging Pet insurance, legal and identity protection Tuition reimbursement program

About the role:As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be involved in all phases of development lifecycle. You should be knowledgeable in object-oriented development and engineering best practices. You should be able to provide informed recommendations to Leadership and work with minimal technical direction.What you'll do: Design and develop software applications, project prototypes, proofs of concept & client demos Evaluate performance of critical application components and optimize them to assure maximum performance and scalability Assist in driving the development effort for End-to-End on-time delivery of high-quality solutions that conform to feature requirements Work closely with the product management, program management, and other team members to coordinate schedules, identify task assignments and provide progress updates at daily standup meetings Perform, design and code reviews for all key application functional components Provide critical thinking, technical innovation and attention to detail when serving as a trusted advisor on your team Keep up to date on the latest technical developments in your area Ensure compliance with Web standards and accessibility requirements Ensure that all work meets standards of quality, security and operability Participate in all Scrum team ceremonies What you'll bring: 8 or more years of experience in designing and developing applications on the Microsoft stack Experience with common web technologies - JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML Experience with C# and .NET Core Experience with Cosmos Db Understanding of software engineering best practices and object-oriented development Experience working with RESTful services and APIs Familiarity with Git and continuous integration systems Familiarity with building software applications in the cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) a plus Familiarity with building distributed microservices a plus Able to work flexible hours as required by business priorities Stay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Blackbaud is a digital-first company which embraces a flexible remote or hybrid work culture. Blackbaud supports hiring and career development for all roles from the location you are in today! Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Are you looking for opportunities to deliver innovations to hundreds of millions of users that impact their daily life? Do you want to be part of a fast-cycle, highly competitive, and hardcore AI/ML frameworks team with ambitious goals to advance AI technology? The AI Frameworks team at Microsoft develops software that pushes the cutting edge of performance and experience in machine learning in production and research. We bridge the gap between the latest state-of-the-art AI models and hardware eco-systems. We build software to enable running AI models everywhere, from the world's fastest super cloud computers, to servers, desktops, mobile phones, IoT devices, and internet browsers. The framework we develop is powering AI experience for all major Microsoft products, such as Windows, Office, Microsoft 365, Bing, SQL Server, VSCode, Cognitive Service, Copilot+ PC, and many others. As the Principal Software Engineer on our team, you would have the opportunity to work on: ONNX: an open standard format for representing AI models, enabling AI developers to work on AI models with a variety of frameworks, tools, runtimes, and compilers. ONNX Runtime: ONNX based cross-platform, high performance ML inferencing and training accelerator. Foundry Local: an on-device AI inference solution offering performance, privacy, customization, and cost advantages. It integrates seamlessly into your existing workflows and applications through an intuitive CLI, SDK, and REST API. We value our team members' happiness and encourage everyone to constantly learn new things and take risks. We collaborate closely and openly to accomplish big things together while having fun. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. As a Principal Software Engineer on the team the common tasks of the job would include, but not be limited to Partnering with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for one or more complex scenarios. Providing technical leadership for the identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform. Leading by example and mentoring others to produce extensible and maintainable code used across the company. Leveraging deep subject-matter expertise of cross-product features with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to lead multiple product's project plans, release plans, and work items. Holding accountability as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), mentoring engineers across products/solutions, working on-call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions. Proactively seeking new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale and shares knowledge with other engineers. Embodying our Culture and Values Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Python OR equivalent experience. 6+ years of experience in AI frameworks, large scale distributed computation, system programming, compiler or machine learning. 6+ years of experience successfully collaborating with cross functional teams, owning deliverables and driving results to meet business objectives. Preferred Qualifications: Experience building Android applications from scratch. Experience working on systems performance optimization. Working with Open-Source code. The ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Software Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

The Artificial Intelligence Cloud Inference team at Microsoft develops AI software that enables running AI models everywhere, from world's fastest AI supercomputers, to servers, desktops, mobile phones, IoT devices and internet browsers. We collaborate with our hardware teams and partners, both internal and external, and operate at the intersection of AI algorithmic innovation, purpose-built AI hardware, systems, and software. We are a team of highly capable and motivated people that pride themselves on a collaborative and inclusive culture. We own inference performance of OpenAI and other state of the art LLM models and work directly with OpenAI on the models hosted on the Azure OpenAI service serving some of the largest workloads on the planet with trillions of inferences per day in major Microsoft products, including Office, Windows, Bing, SQL Server, and Dynamics. As a Principal Engineer on the team, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple levels of the AI software stack, including the fundamental abstractions, programming models, runtimes, libraries and APIs to enable large scale training and inferencing of models. You will benchmark OpenAI and other LLM models for performance on GPUs and Microsoft HW, debug and optimize performance at all levels of abstraction including kernel, model, algorithm and system level, monitor performance and drive efficiencies that contribute to achieving Microsoft Azure's capex goals. This is a hands-on technical role requiring software design and development skills. We're looking for someone who has a demonstrated history of solving technical problems and is motivated to tackle the hardest problems in building a full end-to-end AI stack. An entrepreneurial approach and ability to take initiative and move fast are essential. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. SF Bay Area preferred, remote locations considered for very strong candidates. As a Principal Engineer on the team the common tasks of the job would include, but not be limited to: Identify and drive improvements to end-to-end inference performance of OpenAI and other state of the art LLMs Measure, benchmark performance on Nvidia/AMD GPU's and first party Microsoft silicon Optimize and monitor performance of LLMs and build SW tooling to enable insights into performance opportunities ranging from the model level to the systems and silicon level, help reduce the footprint of the computing fleet and achieve Azure's capex goals Enable fast time to market of LLMs/models and their deployments at scale by building SW tools that afford velocity in porting models on new Nvidia, AMD GPUs and Maia silicon Design, implement, and test functions or components for our AI/DNN/LLM frameworks and tools Speeding up/reducing complexity of key components/pipelines to improve performance and/or efficiency of our systems Communicate and collaborate with our partners both internal and external Embody Microsoft's Culture and Values Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. 2+ years experience in CUDA/ROCm/Triton programming and GPU profiling tools 4+ years practical experience working on high performance applications and performance debug and optimization on CPU's/GPU's Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Technical background and solid foundation in software engineering principles, computer architecture, GPU architecture, HW neural net acceleration Experience in end-to-end performance analysis and optimization of state of the art LLMs, proficiency in CUDA, ROCm, Triton and GPU profiling tools Experience in DNN/LLM inference and experience in one or more DL frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow and inference stacks such as vLLM, SGLang etc. Cross-team collaboration skills and the desire to collaborate in a team of researchers and developers Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #CoreAI #AIFX

Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for passionate, energetic engineers to help achieve that mission. As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow the ability to deploy new offerings and HW infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance. To achieve this goal, the Silicon Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) team is instrumental in defining and delivering measures of success for hardware design, qualification, fleet support, scale, and sustainability related to Microsoft cloud hardware. Azure Memory and Storage Center of Excellence (AMS CoE) is part of the SCHIE organization focusing on Memory and Storage devices going into the Cloud hardware servers. AMS provide memory and storage solutions to Azure, drive memory and storage suppliers to deliver high quality products, meeting our requirements. We are looking for an experienced hands-on Principal Software Engineer for SSD solutions in the AI and HPC fleet with a passion for customer focused solutions, insight and industry knowledge to develop hardware storage solutions that optimize for resiliency, reliability, cost and performance. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond Design and build best-in-class fleet resiliency systems for storage devices at scale Develop scalable live monitoring capabilities, fault detection and repair solutions Lead collaboration projects with hardware, firmware and software teams that fault reduction projects Build automation to drive repair efficiency for storage operations in the production fleet Collaborate with suppliers to design reliable, high performance and quality storage devices Analyze data to identify, prototype, and drive the implementation of technical and process improvements to increase the predictability, agility, and quality of Azure systems Actively support Azure service stakeholders Embody our culture and values. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. 6 years of software/firmware engineering development experience Ability to analyze storage system solutions and drive towards recommendation based on data and objective reasoning Ability to lead collaborative technical projects from conception to successful implementation Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. 8 years of experience with computer/server storage architecture and development of SSD based storage systems solutions Experience with distributed/cloud computing technologies and services (Spark, Hadoop, Azure, AWS, Cosmos) Experience with scripting and query languages such as Powershell, SQL and Kusto queries (Azure Data Explorer) Demonstrable organizational, problem solving and prioritization skills Experience with Visualization tools, such as Power BI Ability to deal with ambiguity, resolve conflicts, prioritize multiple strategic and tactical options and drive issues to closure without compromising on quality Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 23, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #SCHIE #HIFE

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. As a Senior Engine Systems developer, you will assist in ensuring our game runs efficiently on multiple platforms leveraging the Unreal Engine. You will collaborate with designers and gameplay engineers building foundational game engine technology and workflow improvements, and providing guidance to ensure the project ambitions are realized and executed in an optimal manner on the host hardware. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities: Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Design and implement new features within the Unreal Engine or evolve pre-existing engine features in collaboration with artists, designers, and engineers to meet project requirements. * Optimize Unreal Engine performance and functionality across multiple hardware platforms. * Act as a primary point-of-contact to the larger development team on all issues engine-related, providing guidance to designers, artists, and gameplay engineers on how to optimally leverage engine functionality to maximize engine performance and minimize application memory consumption * Work with project leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements for engine-based workflows. Requirements: * Writing fluent C++ code with a sophisticated knowledge of both historical patterns and modern language features. * Understanding of data structures and algorithms and their appropriate use cases. * Experience with multithreading, performance analysis, and code optimization. * Experience shipping games on multiple platforms. * Experience as an engine programmer working with AAA third-party game engines * Shipped at least one AAA game in a similar role. Extra Points: * Previous experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers. * Familiarity with C#. * A degree in computer science or a related field. * Strong documentation philosophies to capture and evangelize best practices. Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $146,000.00 - $270,004.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Blizzard is seeking a Principal Visual Development (Visdev) Artist to join its visual development team. The Principal Visdev Artist will play a crucial role in establishing the overall look of cinematic concepts for asset development, design, and illustration for an unannounced title, as well as other various projects as required. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements. This role is roughly a 3-month temporary position. What You Bring to the Table Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: * Work with Supervisors, Art Directors, Cinematic Directors, and, as required, Game Team counterparts * Interpret briefs/descriptions by concepting environments, props, and other various assets through traditional and 3D, and generative AI tools, as needed. Minimum Requirements Experience * Minimum of 13+ years of extensive film/tv and/or industry experience * Proven experience creating digital art in a professional environment * Experience in graphic design, fine arts, and 2D/3D modeling * Experience collaborating with producers and directors to create visuals that meet the specific requirements of the project Knowledge & Skills * Strong foundational skills including anatomy, color theory, composition, etc. * Familiar with the distinctive visual style of Blizzard's IPs * Incorporate 3D problem-solving into your concept design process, including working with others' models to modify, render, and composite them to communicate the best solutions * Create high-quality concept art for characters and environments, ranging from loose exploration sketches to fully rendered designs * Strong understanding of figure sculpting and color blending * Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Z Brush * Able to understand and address requests for revisions; also, able to anticipate requests and work in a proactive manner under minimal supervision Key Attributes * Exercise discernment in interactions with teammates and stakeholders and are trusted to represent the team with artistic and professional excellence * Self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills, with a professional and collaborative attitude, working with a diverse range of personalities * A passion for Blizzard games and a willingness to work with others to create outstanding art Extra Points * 3D software experience, such as Blender, Maya, or 3D Studio Max * Significant experience in the Visual Development processes for animation, VFX, or gaming Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Your Role Within the Kingdom Do you want to build amazing high-scale full-stack systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation? If you answered yes, then our Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack (Front-end) role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, (Full Stack (Front-end) in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform. We are an impactful team of problem solvers who are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas, and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are sociable and fun, and we like to hang out together. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love games, and are obsessed with creating the best player experience! About Activision Blizzard Media Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the Western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty and Overwatch Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and StarCraft. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. Responsibilities * You are an experienced front-end engineer with a proven track record of building highly scalable and customizable front-end systems * You will be responsible for building products, supporting experiences and services, delivering in a fast, agile, and reliable manner with high quality and low technical debt * Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect full-stack systems * Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects * Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence * Genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers Skills to Create Thrills * Experience in developing UX rich applications with deep expertise in one or more relevant front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.) * Must have a solid understanding of backend development and hands-on experience integrating APIs (RESTful, GraphQL) * Experience with AdTech platforms like Supply Side Platform, AdServing, Demand Side Platform, etc. * Experience in designing overall architecture and troubleshooting of end-to-end solutions * Great interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environment * BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, plus 8+ years of relevant professional experience (12+ years total). Key Attributes * Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS * Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies * Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery * Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term * Strong customer focus, ownership driven, curious, and self-driven * Enthusiastic about exploring how AI can improve frontend development workflows and already demonstrate active use of AI tools to enhance productivity We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women, veterans, and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Your Role Within the Kingdom Do you want to build amazing high-scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation? If you answered yes, then our Staff Software Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform. We are an impactful team of problem solvers who are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas, and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are sociable and fun, and we like to hang out together. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love games and are obsessed with creating the best player experience! About Activision Blizzard Media Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the Western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty and Overwatch Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and StarCraft. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. Responsibilities * Design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day * Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems. * Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects * Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence * Genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers Skills to Create Thrills * Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java * Experience with AdTech platforms preferred, like AdServing, Demand Side Platform, etc. * Experience with NoSQL systems, e.g., Bigtable, Elastic * Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering * Experience working in multi-threading, Asynchronous processing * Experience in designing the overall architecture of end-to-end solutions * Excellent interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environment * BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, plus 8+ years of relevant professional experience (12+ years total). Key Attributes * Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS * Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies * Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Google BigQuery * Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women, veterans, and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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! Position Overview: Zynga is looking for a seasoned hands-on Engineering Manager for the Game Of Thrones Slots team whose experience can allow them to both manage engineers as a lead, as well as execute on coding tasks. We have a well-rounded, and tight-knit, distributed team with a healthy mix of engineering skill levels, and are looking to strengthen our team in tackling the challenges of running and extending a Live game. The ideal candidate will have a strong prior background as an individual contributor in engineering roles equivalent to Senior Engineers or above, with at least four years of experience managing a team. Additionally, we're looking for someone with a minimum of eight years of experience working in the game industry. Our mission is to "Connect the World through Games" by building a truly social experience that makes the world a better place. To be successful in this role you will have a passion for games, outstanding process skills, awesome people skills, a high level of integrity, great technical depth, and a proven track record of collaborating across disciplines-working seamlessly with product teams to translate vision into technical strategy and partnering with production teams to deliver high-quality experiences on time. You would have an opportunity to lead a pod of engineers on the Game of Thrones Slots team, while also driving cross-functional alignment on user-facing features (including UI / UX) and game engine systems, plus help solve challenging problems for high profile titles through collaborative problem-solving with product, production, and design stakeholders. What You'll Do: ● Manage a pod of engineers on the team on a daily basis, both in their tasks as well as morale, career growth and future planning ● Assist with feature & systems implementation (and bugs) in Unity with C#, PHP, and React ● Manage live user facing issues as they arise ● Help to define and scope out tasks, systems, and timelines ● Help to review and contribute to engineering architectures ● Help to monitor and improve engineering process ● Continually mentor and grow engineers on the team What You Bring: ● B.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education / work experience ● 4+ Years experience as an Engineering Manager ● 8+ Years industry experience as a Software Engineer ● Good working knowledge of Unity, C#, PHP, and React (or similar front-end technology) ● Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms and software methodologies ● Prior game development experience (on shipped titles or live games experience) ● Excellent communication skills and proven track record of working in a collaborative environment ● Ability to build, manage, mentor and lead multiple teams of engineers ● A proven track record of hiring candidates for multiple positions ● Able to work collaboratively with engineering stakeholders including design, user experience, product and analytics teams. Bonus Points: ● A strong understanding of good user experience ● Mobile development experience with a focus on iOS and/or Android ● Experience in C/C++, or similar programming language ● Server experience is a plus; for example, web service integration, application server performance, relational databases or data analytics. ● Strives for perfection in the development process including planning, time and quality estimation, problem solving, and communicating development status. ● Updates knowledge constantly. Always learning and seeking to learn ● Experience with git What We Offer You: Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $133,900 and $198,160 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. #LI-hybrid 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, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we're looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment's acclaimed team-based game. We are seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced Senior Server Matchmaking Engineer who shares our values: * We take responsibility for delivering our work. * We collaborate constantly, helping each other to be successful. * We continuously improve our knowledge, workflows and processes. * We communicate openly, calling out issues, opportunities, and sharing feedback. * We have integrity, maintain confidentiality, and share a sense of ownership in our success. * We have passion for the game, our players, quality work, and technology. The server team is responsible for the backend services that power Overwatch 2, from matchmaking and parties to player collections and battle passes. We're passionate about delivering a platform that allows the work of the entire Overwatch team to shine. To accomplish this, we work collaboratively with QA, design, production and other specialists to continually deliver new features (and improve old ones!). Matchmaking is a challenging problem, filled with trade-offs, compromises, and unexpected side effects. There is no "right answer", and sometimes solving one problem creates another. Working with a multi-functional team composed of designers, data analysts/scientists, and others, you will help navigate these tricky issues to deliver the best experience for our players. RESPONSIBILITIES * Working with our matchmaking team, help design, implement, improve and maintain the matchmaking system and competitive features for Overwatch 2 * Collaborate with designers, producers, and other programmers to maintain and implement non-gameplay features such as map voting, player profiles, custom games, and integrations with Battle.net * Support and improve the live service, with a focus on stability and performance * Advise and mentor programmers within your areas of expertise REQUIREMENTS * A minimum of 5+ years' relevant work experience (or a mix of work experience and education) * Shipped at least one AAA title as a sever engineer, ideally working on matchmaking and ranking systems * Prior development work with client/server architectures or distributed systems * Advanced understanding of C / C++ * Proven understanding of statistical mathematics * Excellent communications skills * Comfortable working within and adding to an established code framework * Self-motivated, self-directing, and a strong desire to learn and grow PLUSES * Experience with data science and/or machine learning * Database experience (Relational or NoSQL) * Passion for making video games Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Ready to Activate Your Future? The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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! Position Overview: Zynga is seeking a Backend Engineer in the Austin, San Mateo, or Toronto areas, with a specific focus on candidates who have a level of experience equivalent to that of a Senior Software Engineer. We have a well-rounded and tight-knit team, distributed across various locations, with a healthy mix of engineering skill levels, and we are looking to strengthen our team. We are seeking a self-driven and motivated engineer who is a strong communicator, works well as a team player, and performs effectively under pressure from tight deadlines. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on user-facing features (including UI/UX), core gameplay functionality, various systems, and generally solve challenging problems for high-profile mobile games. On the backend, our servers and APIs support the mobile games that tens of millions of users enjoy every day. We support some of the world's largest mobile games on some of the world's largest infrastructures. Our servers and APIs help the mobile games that tens of millions of users enjoy every day, including Words With Friends. As a Backend Engineer, you'll develop and architect critical game components and systems that directly relate to the success of our games. Our mission is to “Connect the World through Games” by building a truly social experience that makes the world a better place. To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for games, a high level of integrity, great technical depth and skills, and a strong desire to build successful software. What You'll Do: Define, architect, develop & maintain features and gameplay functionality in RoR, C# on the backend Support live-ops and deployments on a rotational basis Develop robust and scalable APIs and server-side logic using languages such as C# or Ruby on Rails. Design and implement database schemas and manage data storage solutions (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). Deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and perform thorough debugging. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with other team members. Proactively optimize code & memory for high-performance simulations with tight constraints Develop & integrate new technologies and tools (working with content teams) Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation. Identify and address performance bottlenecks in both front-end and back-end systems. Mentor junior engineers and guide best practices and technical solutions. Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions. Identify opportunities to improve the team's development processes and workflows. What You Bring: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Backend development, with expertise in at least one of the server-side languages such as Ruby on Rails, C#.NET, Node.js, Python, or Java Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented software design Experience with database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL). Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Expertise in caching frameworks (e.g., Redis, Memcached) Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles. Proficient with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Expertise with CI/CD pipelines. Experience with performance monitoring tools. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience with Agile development methodologies. Understanding of mobile concepts such as UI, networking, threading, and storage Flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements and new technology changes Works well in dynamic and agile teams Interest in latest mobile trends and passionate about games :) Bonus Points: Experience and strong skills with database technologies like MySQL, and experience working with applications/services running in AWS Contributions to open-source projects. Experience leading small technical projects. What We Offer You: Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $98,400 and $145,620 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. 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, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).