Senior Gameplay Animator
Zenimax Media, Inc. job in Austin, TX
Come join Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America's best cities.
With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry we'd love to hear from you!
We will consider candidates for any of our four Bethesda Game Studios office locations: Rockville, MD; Montreal, Quebec; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities
Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios
As Senior Gameplay Animator, you will…
* Apply animation principles to create high-quality character specific animations, while making any changes based on artistic direction using hand-key techniques and adjusting motion capture data
* Work In collaboration with members of the team to address animation needs and requirements for player-controlled content and game play
* Actively engage with developers outside of your discipline, creating a positive and productive experience for all involved
* Assist and provide constructive feedback to other animators
* Communicate needs to out-of-team or external dependencies
* Consistently integrate and maintain your work in the game
Qualifications
What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
* You have 5+ years of professional or related experience as a Gameplay Animator
* You possess outstanding animation skills that display a strong understanding of the principles and a desire to improve
* You are proficient in working with motion capture in either Maya or Motion Builder
* You have a strong understanding of building animations with gameplay as a focus
* You are detail oriented
* You are a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
* You're great at adapting to change and accept constructive feedback well
* You possess excellent problem solving and prototyping skills
* You are highly organized and have excellent time management skills
* You have excellent oral and written communication skills
* You possess a passion for gaming and making GREAT games and a passion for pushing animation quality to the next level
Preferred Skills
Bonus Skills
* You have experience working on 3rd person action games.
* You have experience working with a motion matching system.
* You have experience directing motion capture shoots.
* You have experience animating on open world games.
* You have animation graph experience.
* You have experience working closely with AI programmers and Gameplay programmers, understanding the technicalities of game AI and game functionality.
Salary Range
Senior Gameplay Animator - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000 - $165,000 per year.
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
This position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do - from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.
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Auto-ApplySenior Content Producer
Zenimax Media, Inc. job in Austin, TX
Come join Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America's best cities.
With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry we'd love to hear from you!
We will consider candidates for any of our four Bethesda Game Studios office locations: Rockville, MD; Montreal, Quebec; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities
Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios
As Senior Content Producer, you will…
* Help the Production Director with long-range planning for project resources, headcount, and delivery cadence to support sustained live service development.
* Leverage your deep understanding of live service game dynamics to identify and advocate for features that drive player engagement, retention, and monetization.
* Use business intelligence and player data to support strategy and planning decisions and post-launch feature evaluation.
* Partner with discipline leads to ensure the game meets the highest quality standards in both player experience and technical execution.
* Collaborate with discipline leads to create realistic schedules, milestone plans, and feature roadmaps that balance ambition with predictability and high-quality output.
* Define and manage feature sprints in coordination with leads; track progress, ensure clarity of scope, and adjust priorities based on team feedback and development needs.
* Identify and remove development roadblocks, ensure cross-team alignment, and drive features to completion on time and within scope.
* Provide clear and timely updates to the Production Director and studio leadership on project health, risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
* Help define and maintain efficient development pipelines; working with department leads to evolve workflows that scale with project needs.
* Mentor other producers and support staff; provide growth opportunities, performance feedback, and strategic guidance.
* Protect the game and value of our products every day
Qualifications
What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
* You bring 10+ years of production experience in AAA game development, with a strong emphasis on live service or online games
* You've helped shape long-term production strategy and guiding live service teams through multi-year roadmaps
* You know how to interpret player and product data to drive smart, informed decisions.
* You consistently deliver on schedules, track milestones, and ensure feature delivery across large, multi-disciplinary teams.
* You are an exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, solution-focused mindset
* You've successfully produced high quality results with distributed and international development teams
* You are fluent with modern production and project management tools
* You possess deep knowledge of industry trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging trends in online and live service games
Preferred Skills
Bonus Skills
* You have previous experience as a Senior Producer on a AAA multiplayer or live service product
* You have a deep understanding of modern live service systems (e.g., battle passes, seasonal content, events)
* You've built strong relationships with publishing, platform, and external co-development partners.
* You've contributed to shaping studio culture, mentoring producers, and advocating for sustainable development practices.
Salary Range
Senior Content Producer - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,000 - $170,000 per year.
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
This is position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do - from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.
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Auto-ApplyFull Stack Architect - EA IT
Austin, TX job
Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Location: Austin, TX
Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days per week in office
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Engineering
EA's Player and Creator Experience team builds innovative platforms that assist players throughout their support journey, enable creators to share unique content that promotes our games, and ensure safe online gaming communities. We develop high-performing, cloud-native and generative AI applications that enhance Fan Care and creator engagement. Our team leverages cutting-edge technologies to create scalable solutions that maintain positive experiences for our global gaming community. We value people who bring fresh perspectives and are passionate about building exceptional digital experiences that keep players engaged, supported, and safe.
What You'll Do
* Be a technical leader for architectural direction on major, complex programs rolling out high-volume applications and microservices
* Drive end-to-end project execution from conception to production deployment, taking full ownership of delivery timelines and ensuring successful project outcomes
* Demonstrate strong hands-on experience developing full stack applications to implement architectural solutions and guide technical implementation
* Lead architectural design of complex web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, Java, and cloud technologies
* Establish technical standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for full stack development across multiple teams
* Design scalable microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
* Partner with UI/UX designers, product managers, and global stakeholders to translate our requirements into technical solutions
* Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams and lead architectural reviews
* Optimize application performance, scalability, and user experience across the full stack
* Architect cloud infrastructure solutions and oversee DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies
* Design integrations with enterprise systems including Salesforce to support business operations
What You Need
* Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of full stack development experience with 3+ years in architectural or senior technical leadership role
* Expert-level proficiency with React, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern front-end tooling
* Deep experience with Node.js and Java applications, including Spring Boot and modern server-side frameworks
* Proven track record designing large-scale RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
* Extensive cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure) with containerization and serverless architectures
* Advanced database knowledge for SQL and NoSQL systems (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
* Strong DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
* Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, drive architectural decisions, and mentor engineers
* Experience with comprehensive testing strategies and modern development practices
* Excellent communication skills presenting technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Good to have: Gaming/entertainment technology experience, GraphQL expertise, Docker/Kubernetes proficiency, event-driven architectures, security architecture knowledge, or Salesforce platform development.
What's in it for you?
We offer comprehensive health and benefit packages and a culture that values creativity and individuality. Join us in building the next generation of digital experiences for millions of players worldwide.
Don't Just Play It - Create It!
About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
QA Analyst (Temp)
Austin, TX job
QA Analyst (Temp) Studio/Department: DC Universe Online Employee Type: Temporary Salary Range: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour, pay may vary on location. ABOUT OUR STUDIO Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.
The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.
Find out more about our studio at **********************
Description
The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for for testing multiple aspects of our video game titles on various platforms ranging from PC, PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch in the QA Department at Austin, TX reporting to the QA Lead, this position will be responsible for:
* Create and execute test plans
* Collaborate with other analysts and developers to ensure thorough testing of content
* Verify content across multiple environments and platforms
* Identify and test for edge cases outside of expected functionality
* Advocate for the player experience by giving qualitative feedback
* Prioritize tasks as they are assigned to QA
Leader In Craft
* Modern Techniques: Proficient in QA Methodologies and best practices
* Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication
* Proactive: Raises visibility on high severity issues
* Experience: 1 year of quality assurance
* Bonus: Passion for games and Quality Assurance
* End result: Exhibits essential inner team cooperation to ensure the game is improved and ready for customers.
Culture
* Innovative Ownership: Be an owner, build owners We know that to succeed means to fail but fail wisely and come back better. Don't do something just because it's always been done that way. Be open to learning from all sources and be willing to teach all. Work smart and pursue your craft with passion.
* Empathy: Walk in their shoes We take the time to see from the perspectives of our team members and our players. We care deeply, behave positively, and communicate candidly. Emotional intelligence allows our team to act with respect and appreciate each another (and ourselves).
* Collaboration: See the best idea, not have the best idea We are better together than by ourselves, so we know that a great idea can come from anywhere. We are committed to hiring the best-fitting team members who amplify our craftsmanship and inspire us all to grow.
* Honesty/Humility: Integrity matters We have the self-reflection to hold ourselves accountable and support those who also hold themselves accountable. Be transparent to build trust and a team that is empowered to be bold and authentic. We trust our team members and their feedback.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe Online, PlanetSide, EverQuest, and Dungeons and Dragons Online, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at **********************
Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities
Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants for social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at ************************ if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.
* Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.*
Easy ApplyManager, Data Center Planning and Portfolio Management
Austin, TX job
Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PlayStation Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Manager, Data Center Planning and Portfolio Management
Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Manager, Data Center Planning and Portfolio Management to lead the ongoing evolution of SIE's global data center footprint. This role sits within the Technical Operations department of the Global Developer Future Technology Group (GDFT), the organisation responsible for building and operating the data centre infrastructure that underpins PlayStation's Cloud Gaming, Broadcast, and Developer Platform services worldwide. Our data centers host critical workloads ranging from real-time game streaming to content distribution, developer build systems, and testing environments.
The successful candidate will manage the planning, lifecycle, capacity, performance, and governance of SIE's global portfolio of data center assets, ensuring they meet business needs for scalability, resilience, cost-efficiency, and compliance. The role requires strong commercial acumen, technical literacy, and the ability to align diverse stakeholders across the organisation.
Responsibilities:
Portfolio Ownership - Manage the global portfolio of leased data center assets, ensuring alignment with PlayStation's strategic and operational requirements.
Planning & Capacity Management - Translate business and service requirements into short-, mid-, and long-term capacity plans, accounting for growth, scalability, and next generation demands.
Planning Alignment - Coordinate with operations, engineering and product teams to ensure planning assumptions are consistent across the portfolio
Lifecycle & Renewal Management - Oversee key asset data (leases, renewals, expansions, exits, obligations, critical dates) and partner with stakeholders to implement lifecycle decisions.
Performance & KPI Tracking - Define, monitor, and report on portfolio-level KPIs to drive accountability and improvement.
Financial & Business Case Analysis - Support portfolio decisions with financial models, scenario analysis, ROI, and TCO assessments to ensure cost-effective outcomes.
Vendor & Contract Oversight - Partner cross-functionally to manage vendor relationships, track contractual obligations, monitor service levels, and mitigate risks.
Governance & Reporting - Establish portfolio governance processes and executive reporting that provide transparency on performance, risks, and opportunities.
Market & Industry Awareness - Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regional market conditions to inform portfolio strategy.
Regulatory & Sustainability Compliance - Ensure portfolio decisions align with environmental, sustainability, and regulatory standards across multiple regions.
What We're Looking For:
7+ years of experience in data center portfolio management, capacity planning, or related disciplines within large-scale environments.
Experience coordinating asset planning activities (capacity, lifecycle, and project alignment) across multiple regions.
Strong knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure, with the ability to link technical requirements to business and commercial outcomes.
Proven ability to manage complex portfolios, oversee governance frameworks, and deliver accurate executive-level reporting.
Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, scenario planning, and cost-optimisation within infrastructure environments.
Experience working with vendors, contracts, and service-level agreements, with awareness of risk and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at multiple levels.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of operating at both tactical and strategic levels.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment.
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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$184,500-$276,700 USD
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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
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Auto-ApplyOperations Analyst Intern
Austin, TX job
Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Operations Analyst Intern, Community, Moderation & Care
EA's Fan Growth organization is responsible for elevating the experiences customers get from our entertainment and maximizing their fun. We're obsessed with the experiences our fans have with EA. We value people who bring new ideas and perspectives to make Fan Growth a great place to be and be from. We celebrate diversity and inclusion. It's just as important for us to create great experiences for our people as for our players. We're looking for people who will show up excited to work and ready for fun.
Reporting to the Director, Community Moderation & Care Programs, you will be working closely with our Fan Care Analytics & Data Solutions team to help the Community and Moderation team fully adopt a new measurement framework.
So how does an Operations Analyst make great experiences for our fans?
You're the questioning type and have a passion to analyze user behavior, feedback, and experiences. You want to understand why things happen and you want to share your insights to improve EA's Customer Experience. In this role:
* You will understand the WHY our metrics matter and identify HOW the team should best use to identify improvement opportunities and align to business initiatives
* You will understand how existing work is organized, prioritized, and delivered
* You will provide reporting and visualizations that manage performance indicators
* You will make recommendations on actions to improve based on analysis
Skills Needed:
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights through qualitative and quantitative data
* Ability to make data informed recommendations for complex problems
* You are proficient in SQL and understand how to query large sets of complex data
* You are somewhat familiar with data visualization applications and techniques (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Shiny)
* Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendation
About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
Product Manager Intern - Harry Potter Puzzles and Spells
Austin, TX job
Who We Are:
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog
Position Overview:
We're searching for an Intern Product Manager for our location in Austin, Texas who can bring Zynga's games to the forefront of the industry: creating unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and delighting its users through games. Equipped with user data, the Product Manager will have the creative freedom to provide experience, direction, and measurable performance to the game design process, resulting in creating high quality casual games for millions. This role will work on Harry Potter.
What You'll Do:
Zynga's Product Managers are responsible for the full product/game life cycle, from writing specifications, working across multi-disciplinary teams: design, art, and engineering to launch core features within our existing and new games! They must exhibit sound product judgment, ability to formulate product strategy, and present clear measurable objectives that will lead to achieving our business goals. In addition, they will also be expected to provide valuable input into business cases based on in-depth data analysis and demonstrate how that analysis impacts key product metrics. Above all, we want Product Managers who are highly passionate about creating the best experience for our users. This is a highly impactful role where you have an opportunity to change the way the world plays!
Zynga is known for its data-driven culture, its entrepreneurial mindset, and its fast-paced, challenging work environment where each individual can make a difference. We value strong analytical skills, problem-solving and quantitative experience. We look for great communicators, leaders and team players.
What You Bring:
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Experience with SQL is a plus
Exposure to a product management role and/or writing product specifications is helpful
Passion for creating fun and compelling user experiences
Experience with metrics-driven decision making
Demonstrated capacity for developing and understanding strategy
Aptitude for determining the optimal way to position products in the market
A track record for high performance and team/project leadership
Enthusiastic, performance-driven self-starter and team player
Familiarity playing mobile games, specifically Harry Potter, preferred.
Working towards a Bachelor/Masters in Business, Economics, Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent)
What We Offer You :
Daily lunches, tons of snacks and beverages
Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
Flexible working hours on many teams
Casual dress every single day
Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players
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).
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Zenimax Media, Inc. job in Dallas, TX
Headquartered just north of Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, ZeniMax Media is a video game publisher, managed by an experienced group of executives, which has assembled a strong creative team of world-class game developers, graphic artists and designers, sound engineers, producers and programmers to create and sell premium video game titles to a growing worldwide market.
ZeniMax creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and mobile devices. Its Bethesda Softworks division, founded in 1986, has a long history of success as a publisher of award-winning video games. In addition, the ZeniMax group includes some of the most acclaimed development studios in the world. The company's growing library of intellectual properties includes such major franchises as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, RAGE, Wolfenstein, Prey, Dishonored, The Evil Within, and QUAKE.
Responsibilities
We are always looking for talented individuals! Even if we do not have an open position for your skill set at this time, we are continuing to grow and build a pipeline of candidates with various qualifications in Art, Design, Programming and etc.
Qualifications
If you would like to submit your resume, please click on the "Apply for this Job online" button and create a profile for our team to review. You can then import your resume along with any attachements sucha as a cover letter, writing samples, portfolio, and etc.
We will then keep your resume in our database and contact you if we have a new opening that meets your skill set.
Salary Range
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
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Auto-ApplyDatabase Reliability Engineer
Austin, TX job
Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
EA's Production Infrastructure & Engineering (PI&E) organization provides the essential platforms and infrastructure hosting solutions that power EA's live services. Our charter is to make EA's games and services available to all players anytime and anywhere. To do this, we focus on the high availability of infrastructure, primary services, and studio services. We aim to help developers to experiment and build new games quickly with infrastructure services on-demand and workflows that promote rapid development in the cloud. In all of this, we focus on being there for players where and when they want to play.
Through the Cloud Database Infrastructure Lifecycle, Operations, Scalability and performance tuning, the DBA Services team supports EA's critical database services and its games entertaining millions of players around the world.
As a Database Reliability Engineer, you will manage production environments and will use automation to design, optimize and implement reliable database solutions. You will report to the Senior Manager of DBA Services.
Responsibilities:
* You will implement automation and tooling to achieve higher availability, reliability, scalability and consistency across all aspects of Database life cycle.
* You will support game launches by ensuring Operational Readiness, stress testing and performance optimization of EA's databases and related infrastructure.
* You will collaborate with Infrastructure and Game Teams during incident situations.
* You will measure and use data to improve environment reliability.
* You will collaborate with other engineers to implement guidelines, methodologies, and documentation.
* You will ensure that proper documentation is developed and maintained regarding Architecture diagrams, configuration details, Operational procedures to help with knowledge sharing.
* You will provide emergency response through on-call rotation and may occasionally work outside usual business hours to support global delivery processes.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience.
* 3+ years' experience in IT, including coding experience (Python, Go, Ruby).
* 2+ years' experience managing high-volume transactional production environments using database technologies such as RDS Aurora, MySQL, Postgres, Cassandra or Mongo.
* Experience tuning and optimizing database environments to meet critical uptime requirements.
* Experience deploying and optimizing infrastructure through IaC using Terraform, CI/CD, Gitlab or similar technologies.
* Experience configuring and managing online backup technologies for their database environment and is familiar with Disaster Recovery processes.
* Proficiency with AWS Technologies or other cloud offerings.
About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
Data Analyst - Words with Friends
Austin, TX job
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
The Game
Words with Friends is an iconic and beloved multiplayer word game that has captivated millions of players worldwide. As a part of our team, you'll contribute to a game that not only entertains but also educates and connects people across the globe. If you're passionate about creating interactive entertainment that brings people together, Words with Friends offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a popular brand in mobile gaming!
At Words with Friends, analytics plays a crucial role. We inform decision-making and personalize player experience leveraging data and ML-powered solutions in our game. Whether you are assisting the experiment setup that unlocks features to the right people at the right time, analyzing a new feature's impact in our economy ecosystem, or fine-tuning our intelligent matchmaking system, your work will have a direct impact on the user experience! Join us if you enjoy solving interesting and challenging problems!
What You'll Do:
* Collaborate with the Product team to enhance revenue, retention, and engagement metrics. This includes conducting A/B testing, performing insights analysis, and developing dashboards.
* Design and maintain ETL pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources, ensuring source of truth for analyses and business intelligence.
* Design game telemetry to capture meaningful player interaction data to improve the game experience.
* Analyze player behavior to understand motivations and preferences, partnering with game design and consumer insights teams to translate findings into actionable experience improvements.
* Actively play and engage with our games to maintain first-hand understanding of player experience, game mechanics, and potential pain points.
* Monitor and maintain the integrity of a wide range of tools and models used to streamline workflows and personalize the player experience, in collaboration with other data analysts and scientists on the team.
* Participate in the Analytics Org's AI initiative, which aims to significantly increase each analyst's impact through the power of LLMs
* Continuously learn about analytics best practices, and actively share and promote these practices across various games and teams.
What You Bring:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field. Advanced degrees (Masters or PhD) are a plus.
* Minimum of 2 years in data science or analytics roles.
* Proficiency in SQL, and comfortable with Python
* Demonstrated experience in data analysis, data visualization, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
* Familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) tools like Tableau and version control systems such as Git is advantageous.
* Strong ability in both written and oral communication.
* Highly self-motivated with a keen interest in problem-solving.
* Willingness to take ownership of challenges.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Familiarity with mobile games
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 $85,700 and $126,860 per Year.
The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $77,000 and $114,120 per Year.
The pay range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between 71,400 and 105,660 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. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.
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).
Auto-ApplyPortfolio Manager
Austin, TX job
Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Job title: Portfolio Manager, Self-Service Fan Care
EA's Fan Care organization exists to help our fans get the most fun from their games. From onboarding new players to getting them back in the game when they have issues, we support fans across their EA experiences and keep them safe online. We value people who bring new ideas and perspectives to make Fan Care a great place to be. We celebrate inclusion. It's just as important for us to create great experiences for our people as for our players.
We are looking for a Portfolio Manager to join the Self-Service Fan Care team. So how does the Portfolio Manager help make great experiences for fans?
What you'll do
1. Lead Portfolio Operations
* Drive the rhythm of the business by aligning portfolio activities with company OKRs and improving fan experiences.
* Set and maintain standards for clear and consistent project documentation, from business cases to performance reports.
* Develop engaging portfolio communications and progress updates for stakeholders.
* Build and maintain portfolio roadmaps to ensure visibility and alignment across Fan Care teams.
* Manage project intake, backlog, and portfolio steering sessions with leadership.
* Define and track portfolio KPIs, communicating insights and progress clearly.
* Build trusted relationships across teams and advocate for portfolio needs and priorities.
* Lead portfolio-wide change management to support smooth adoption of new tools or processes.
2. Drive Planning and Delivery
* Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans across the Self-Service portfolio.
* Collaborate with leaders across EA to connect long-term strategy with near-term execution.
* Identify and prioritize initiatives that elevate fan experiences and operational excellence.
* Align resources to ensure high-impact work gets done efficiently.
* Anticipate and manage cross-portfolio dependencies, risks, and trade-offs.
* Track outcomes against business cases and OKRs to ensure measurable value.
* Facilitate quarterly and annual planning to keep the portfolio data-informed and agile.
3. Manage Large-Scale Projects
* Lead cross-functional projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring clarity of scope, ownership, and timelines.
* Make informed, timely decisions that shape project outcomes.
* Proactively monitor progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
* Ensure consistent documentation, communication, and historical record-keeping.
* Drive issue resolution and facilitate retrospectives to capture lessons learned and improve future execution.
4. Lead and Develop a Project Management Team
* Manage and coach a team of Project Managers, setting clear expectations and aligning their work with portfolio and organizational goals.
* Develop team capabilities in project delivery, communication, risk management, and data-driven decision-making.
* Foster delivery excellence by upholding consistent project management standards, documentation practices, and quality expectations.
What you'll bring to the role
* Deep understanding of project lifecycles, management standards, and backlog management.
* Proven ability to lead large, interconnected programs with measurable impact.
* Strong data analysis skills to distill insights into actionable recommendations.
* Confident leadership and presentation skills with cross-functional and executive teams.
* Skilled in risk management, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement.
* Experience leading a team of project or program managers, with a track record of developing talent and scaling execution quality.
* Organized, proactive, and calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Adaptable and solution-focused with a passion for improvement.
Experience & Tools
* 10+ years of project management experience, ideally within global and cross-functional teams.
* Experience managing and developing high-performing project or program managers.
* Familiarity with Project Management processes and best practices.
* Fluency in business tools such as Google Suite, Jira, and Airtable.
* PMP certification preferred (not required).
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
* Illinois (depending on location e.g. Chicago vs Illinois City) *$118,700 - $154,100 USD
* Massachusetts (depending on location e.g. Boston vs Springfield) *$124,100 - $171,800 USD
* Jersey City, NJ *$124,100 - $171,800 USD
* New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo) *$118,700 - $171,800 USD
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
Senior Player Support Manager
Austin, TX job
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
As a Senior Player Support Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations and execution of live support operations for a selection of assigned Zynga game titles. You will drive performance to achieve core service metrics by maintaining service levels, measuring and improving player satisfaction and customer experience, and overseeing vendor operations and team performance. You will become a game expert for select Zynga titles and will support our Game Studios and internal partner teams in the delivery of the best customer experience for our players.
A passion for gaming and delivering the highest standards of support are a must! You have experience mentoring colleagues, providing feedback and core skill development, designing strategic frameworks, and outlining development progression plans. You should be comfortable working in a very fast paced environment and adaptable to the changing needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic Player Support guidance to Studio Partners, ensuring alignment between the player experience, Player Support objectives, and Game Studio goals.
* Manage vendor support operations, including training, quality control, performance calibrations, and ensuring vendor adherence to Zynga policies and new game updates.
* Apply and implement best practices and proven strategies tactically across products.
* Leverage available tools and resources including support reference materials, CRM automations and analytics tools to design and implement informed support strategies that drive efficient, high quality support for your players
* Manage game-specific support strategies in collaboration with the wider Player Support Team.
* Lead and manage a team of vendor player support agents, focusing on issue resolution, motivation, and positive team culture.
* Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions to maintain awareness of team performance and live service issues.
* Act as a role model, adhering to and living company values, and providing timely feedback and issue resolution.
* Develop game expertise and advocate for the games your team supports, serving as the primary point of contact for game-related inquiries.
* Conduct analysis and reporting of game issues and top player concerns, including in-depth review of player satisfaction feedback and suggested game improvements.
* Identify and escalate emerging, trending live issues, coordinating with Studio Partners for timely resolution.
* Maximize player satisfaction by guiding the team to solve issues while balancing consumer and business needs.
* Develop and execute strategies for process improvements and optimized player experience journeys.
* Document support improvement strategies and share results with peers and leadership team
* Contribute to initiatives & projects that support the overall Player Support team and connected cohorts
* Provide informed insights for capacity planning needs.
Required Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 4+ years supervising customer care teams or comparable experience
* Experience managing global teams and working cross functionally
* Strong leadership skills
* Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace
* Experience with CRM tools
* Ability to conduct data analysis to drive business decisions
* Experience in mobile gaming desired
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Adaptability to dynamic environments
* Ability to work flexible hours and to use one's own initiative
* A degree is preferred
* Some travel may be required
The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,400 and $116,020 per year.
The pay range for this position in Toronto at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,700 and $112,060 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.
The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.
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).
Auto-ApplyPrincipal Gameplay Programmer
Zenimax Media, Inc. job in Dallas, TX
Come join Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America's best cities.
With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry we'd love to hear from you!
We will consider candidates for any of our four Bethesda Game Studios office locations: Rockville, MD; Montreal, Quebec; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities
Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda Game Studios is seeking a Principal Gameplay Programmer who can design, implement, and maintain gameplay systems for Fallout 76. This role involves guiding and implementing our marquee and most complex gameplay features for Fallout 76.
In your role as Principal Gameplay Programmer...
* You will easily dive in and become familiar with the game systems in our client/server engine
* You will implement, guide, and review game systems for Fallout 76
* You will work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to iterate on gameplay features and ensure a great player experience
* You will take ownership of and help shape the overall game experience, extending beyond programming responsibilities
* You will own at least one major technology and/or game system in Fallout 76
* You will solve the more difficult bugs, problems, architectural dilemmas, or optimization issues
* You will be a leader in shaping programming policies and exploring new technologies and processes, especially in areas where others may face challenges
* You will help guide the direction of gameplay features and suggest options and alternatives that will improve the product
* You will code review and mentor more junior team members
* You will manage your time effectively with little to no guidance and prioritize work based on ROI and risk
Qualifications
What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
* You have 10+ years' experience programming, with most of it in AAA games and gameplay programming in C++
* You have a B.S. (or higher) in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
* You have expert experience in networking game features and awareness of the complexities of networked gameplay (replication of state, behaviors, physics, client/server breakdown of features and game systems)
* You have owned major systems and features including such things as combat, movement, camera, player progression, crafting/building, player stats, player creation and loadout, quests, events, repeatable missions, systematic content, player input, dialogue, companion/NPC/AI, and UI.
* You are an expert in programming game systems in an asynchronous environment whether that be threaded, across frames, or across processes via a network.
* You have been part of creating and launching a AAA title from beginning to end
* You have significant experience with service-based games
* You have significant experience in in securing multiplayer systems from bad actors as well as experience in detecting them
* You have been responsible for coding and/or reviewing the code for most of the Skills (What Makes You Extra S.P.E.C.I.A.L.) listed below
* You have significant experience working in a Linux based environment including basic system administration and performance management
* You have familiarity with Cloud Architecture in AWS and Azure and DevOps principles
Preferred Skills
What Makes You Extra S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
Programming
* Expert computer science fundamentals including design patterns, algorithms and algorithmic complexity, memory management, state/object management, compilation, execution, and asynchronous processing and how all these apply to game systems in C++
* Expert understanding of OO principles including application of composition vs inheritance as well as SOLID principles as it applies to game systems in C++
* Expertise in async programming principles and networked applications
Gameplay Systems
* Ability to comfortably work with a legacy engine and make major changes while maintaining stability
* Solid understanding of all traditional gameplay systems within a game loop across multiple engines such that you understand dependencies between systems and the direction things should be pushed in
* Expertise with the three C's (Character, Camera, Controls)
* Expertise in NPC AI
* Expertise in combat systems
Client/Server/Multiplayer
* Expertise in how to 'hide the latency' and produce smooth seamless gameplay in a networked environment
* Expertise in game state validation techniques that still maintain seamless gameplay
Linux/Windows/Console Proficiency
* Ability to diagnose performance and connectivity issues in Linux, Windows, and Consoles environments
* Expertise in profiling across platforms with tools suited to each platform
* Expertise in debugging across multiple platforms
Bonus Skills
* You have done systems/engine level programming on AAA games on multiple platforms
* You have C++ development experience in graphics/rendering
* You have C++ development experience with development pipeline tools
* You understand how to monetize features while still providing a positive experience for the player
* You have an educational background in Math and/or Statistics
Salary Range
Principal Gameplay Programmer - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $145,000 - $275,000 per year.ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
This position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.
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WHO WE ARE
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through 2K, Private Division, Rockstar Games, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.
While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard and have fun. We believe our workplace is a great environment to pursue your passions.
THE CHALLENGE
Ready to make an impact on the security of products from the ground up? Join our Product Security team, where you'll partner with development and game teams to weave security into every phase of the software and game lifecycle. You'll tackle the challenge of applying shift-left strategies to proactively mitigate risks, close security gaps early, and ensure compliance. Dive into security assessments, code reviews, and help shape product security standards while guiding secure infrastructure across cloud, containers, and beyond. Our team actively conducts penetration testing and red team exercises, to uncover vulnerabilities and strengthen our security posture. The goal is to empower teams to build secure products by design, making security an integral part of the development process.
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE ON
Develop threat models for a variety of applications and games to prioritize scope and use cases for security testing.
Execute hands-on penetration tests and red team exercises to identify vulnerabilities in applications, infrastructure, and services.
Conduct manual and automated secure code reviews in languages such as C#, Java, Python, and JavaScript, providing clear, actionable guidance to developers on vulnerability remediation.
Triage, validate, and manage vulnerability reports from our bug bounty program, working with external researchers and internal teams on resolution.
Develop and implement security automation tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of security processes.
Provide security architecture and design guidance to development teams, ensuring secure coding practices are followed.
Partner with teams to define and execute security strategy, driving security priorities across the organization.
Stay ahead of emerging security threats, seeking and advocating for new technologies to address complex risks.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in application security, ideally within the gaming or technology sectors.
Validated expertise in pentesting, security architecture, risk management, and securing CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless and secure software delivery.
Extensive knowledge of common and complex security vulnerabilities, along with effective mitigation techniques.
Ability to translate design documents into security-focused guidelines and requirements for product development.
Adapt quickly to new technologies, languages, and solve challenges outside your expertise.
Travel: No routine travel required; occasional travel as needed.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees' bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles - through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, discounted games & events and stocked pantries.
Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company 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 scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two's in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact **********************
As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two's equal opportunity commitment, please contact **********************.
Auto-ApplyUI/UX Design Intern - Harry Potter Puzzles and Spells
Austin, TX job
Who We Are:
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog
Position Overview:
The UI/UX Design Intern will work closely with Producers, Product Managers, and Engineers to help design, mock and implement feature UI and UX flows.
What You'll Do:
Partner with Producers and PM's to create simple creative solutions to complicated design needs
Mock up and prototype features according to spec
Provide variety of solutions to design needs
Work closely with engineers to implement features UI and UX flows
Deliver exciting, effective, memorable, polished UI/UX
Implement motion and interaction design
Rapidly iterate and test a variety of ideas using wireframes, sketches and fully designed comps when needed
Partner with engineers to collaborate and iterate in fast-paced design-to-build cycles and ensure your designs are implemented to specification
What You Bring:
User interface/ User experience
Graphic design skills
Photoshop, and Figma proficiency
Understanding of web and interactive design fundamentals
Ability to create art assets matching existing art styles
Ability to provide creative yet simple solution to complicated design
Strong wireframe and prototyping skills
What We Offer You:
Daily lunches, tons of snacks and beverages
Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
Flexible working hours on many teams
Casual dress every single day
Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players
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).
Auto-ApplyDirector, Product Marketing (Casual)
Austin, TX job
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
As the Director, Product Marketing you will be responsible for driving marketing strategy & execution for Zynga's Casual Games with a focus on Words with Friends, Harry Potter Puzzles & Spells, and new projects yet to be announced. Seated within the studio, you will play a key role in working with the development team to incorporate marketing into the product strategy and act as the voice of the product to key functions (Creative, UA, LCM, ASO, and Community).
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Build strategic and tactical marketing plan from the ground up with specific channel strategies that align to the product roadmap including features and content at every stage of development (concept testing, playtest and release).
Develop and execute Marketing-led Campaigns with activations in Television, Podcasts, , Influencers, and Earned Media with a mix of internal teams and external agencies.
Drive Live Operations marketing to support the weekly and monthly engagement goals of the games, establishing a playbook around experimentation and best practices.
Collaborate closely with Product Leadership, Analytics and Finance on the business performance of the marketing.
Mentor and manage a team of direct reports with operational oversight of a larger cross functional team resourced to support the marketing.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
8-10 Years of hands-on Product Marketing experience with an emphasis on Casual Games in mobile.
Traditional and Digital Media buying, inclusive of Television, Podcasts and Influencers.
Live operations marketing experience, supporting all aspects of product development inclusive of content, features, FTUE/RTUE.
Extensive experience working with Performance Marketing UA teams including buying and creative groups, core KPIs and test/learn strategies.
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 $176,600 and $212,000 per Year.
The pay range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $150,000 and $222,000 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).
Auto-ApplyData Science Intern - Platform Machine Learning
Austin, TX job
Who We Are:
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog
Position Overview:
Zynga's Platform Machine Learning (PML) team is searching for a Data Scientist Intern for the summer of 2026. The PML team is a group of full-stack data scientists charged with building core products for the measurement, optimization, and automation of marketing, publishing, and product functions across our vast portfolio of games. These ML products are vital to Zynga's success, informing all facets from operational and executive decision-making. The Data Science Intern for PML will be responsible for improving and maintaining existing machine learning models in production, as well as exploratory data analysis or proof-of-concept development for testing new models.
What You'll Do:
Implement and improve on groundbreaking machine-learning pipeline technologies to scale and propel the marketing, publishing, and product functions
Use our modern tech stack, AWS, Databricks and PySpark, Airflow, and Tableau to develop innovative tools
Apply statistical methodologies to evaluate performance and account for uncertainties in major initiatives
Design and develop in a CI/CD environment
What You Bring:
Working towards an M.S. degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or related quantitative or computational fields
Experience in Python and SQL, specifically for data wrangling, exploratory data analysis, and modeling
Solid problem-solving skills and essential knowledge of probability and statistics
Foundational knowledge of statistical modeling techniques and methods
Able to quickly learn new technologies and systems as needed
Ability to work in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment
What We Offer You:
Daily lunches, tons of snacks and beverages
Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
Flexible working hours on many teams
Casual dress every single day
Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players
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).
Auto-ApplyLead Network Engineer
Austin, TX job
WHO WE ARE
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at **************************
While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.
THE CHALLENGE
Join a highly skilled, collaborative, and forward-thinking Global Network Engineering team dedicated to maintaining a robust, resilient, and cutting-edge network infrastructure. We pride ourselves on a culture of shared knowledge, continuous improvement, and mutual support, always ready to innovate and tackle complex challenges together.
We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Senior/Principal Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and optimization of our global network, with a strong focus on advanced routing, network security, wireless, and automation. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across a diverse range of networking technologies, a passion for elevating team capabilities through mentorship and automation, and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence.
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE ON
Network Architecture & Operations:
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our global network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability across data centers and offices.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot complex routing protocols, with expert-level proficiency in BGP for our WAVE (100G, 10G, 1G), Ethernet, DIA and MPLS circuits.
Manage and optimize network devices including Arista switches, Meraki access switches, access points, and MX VPN devices.
Work extensively with Silverpeak (Aruba HP EdgeConnect) SD-WAN solutions, ensuring optimal application performance and network efficiency.
Collaborate closely with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to evaluate, select, and optimize connectivity products for maximum network resiliency.
Possess a strong background in cloud networking concepts and connectivity within public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP).
Security & Firewalls:
Serve as the subject matter expert for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama management.
Possess a deep understanding of all Palo Alto software features (e.g., App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, WildFire, GlobalProtect, SD-WAN, etc.) and best practices for configuration, policy management, and troubleshooting.
Lead and execute software upgrades, ensure patch management, and maintain the security posture of our firewall environment.
Load Balancing & Application Delivery:
Manage and optimize F5 BIG-IP LTM/ASM/APM devices for application delivery, load balancing, and security.
Network Automation & Scripting:
Drive the adoption and implementation of network automation initiatives, leveraging programming skills (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) to streamline network operations, configuration management, and deployment processes.
Develop and maintain scripts and tools to enhance network efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve overall operational agility.
Champion best practices in network programmability and contribute to the team's ongoing development in this area.
Wireless Network Management:
Design, deploy, and maintain a highly functioning and resilient wireless environment using Meraki access points, ensuring optimal coverage, performance, and security for all users.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
Utilize and optimize network monitoring tools, specifically Checkmk, to proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve network performance issues and outages.
Perform in-depth troubleshooting of complex network incidents across various platforms.
Mentorship & Collaboration:
Act as a mentor and technical lead for junior network engineers, providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and fostering their professional growth.
Contribute to a highly collaborative team environment, actively participating in knowledge sharing, peer reviews, and cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to network design, configuration, and documentation.
On-Call Support:
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (1 week primary, 1 week backup) to provide 24/7 support for critical network infrastructure.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in large-scale enterprise network engineering, with a significant portion in a senior or principal role.
Expert-level proficiency with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama), including advanced features and troubleshooting.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with BGP routing in a global multi-circuit environment.
Strong experience with Arista EOS and Meraki network devices (switches, APs, MX).
Demonstrated experience with Silverpeak (Aruba HP EdgeConnect) SD-WAN.
Proficiency in F5 BIG-IP LTM/DNS/APM.
Proven programming/scripting experience (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) for network automation.
Strong understanding of cloud networking principles and experience with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
Extensive experience with wireless network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, particularly with Meraki Wi-Fi.
Familiarity with network monitoring platforms like Checkmk.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
Relevant industry certifications highly desirable (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), CCIE, CCNP, Certified Meraki Network Associate/Professional, etc.).
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles - through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!
Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company 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 scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two's in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact **********************
As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two's equal opportunity commitment, please contact **********************
Auto-ApplyEngineering Manager - Game of Thrones Slots
Austin, TX job
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.
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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).
Auto-ApplyWeb Operations Strategist
Austin, TX job
Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Web Operations Strategist
We're hiring a Web Operations Strategist to help maintain and evolve EA Help (help.ea.com) - the web self-service platform for millions of EA players worldwide. The WebOps Strategist applies technical expertise to streamline publishing workflows, connect systems, and deliver accurate, high-quality content across EA's global sites.
In this role, you'll own complex web publishing work, troubleshoot CMS issues, and pilot new tools and integrations that improve how teams work. You'll collaborate with Web Strategy, Content, and Fan Care teams to bring new experiences online and maintain a consistent, high-quality help experience. With strong attention to detail and a passion for clarity, you'll make sure every update reflects EA's standards for quality and fan experience.
Responsibilities
* Publish and update web content in EA's CMS (Contentful), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and localization readiness.
* Own publishing operations for high-impact titles and game franchises, ensuring timely, high-quality updates across product pages, campaigns, and lifecycle events.
* Own complex or technically demanding publishing work in EA's CMS (Contentful), including configuration, tagging, and troubleshooting of page behavior.
* Build and QA pages, ensuring that layouts, tags, and configurations are correct, and content displays correctly across devices in all languages.
* Manage operational queues in tools like JaaS and Airtable-balancing priorities, tracking progress, and ensuring smooth delivery across multiple stakeholders.
* Pilot new workflows and publishing methods, identifying ways to improve efficiency, consistency, and fan impact.
* Create and maintain documentation for publishing processes, workflows, and best practices to drive consistency and scalability across the team.
* Train and mentor Coordinators, providing guidance, feedback, and practical coaching to strengthen operational excellence and self-service impact.
* Manage and optimize content within EA's self-service tools, ensuring the right articles, flows, and assets surface for fans at the right time.
* Champion clarity, usability, and discoverability so our content is effective and accessible.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to support projects that enhance the self-service and help experience for players.
Skills and Experience
* 3+ years of experience in web publishing, digital operations, or content management within large-scale, fast-paced environments.
* Familiarity with the Contentful content management system (CMS).
* Ability to translate technical requirements into clear processes and documentation.
* Proven ability to manage complex workflows and publishing pipelines using tools like Airtable, Jira/JaaS, or similar.
* Experience with SLA management and execution, as well as queue management and productivity tracking
* Strong understanding of self-service strategy, with the ability to align content placement to fan needs and containment goals.
* Experience training peers or onboarding new team members to tools and processes.
* A proactive, organized approach-you take pride in getting the details right.
* Experience with API-driven integrations, version control systems, or localization management tools.
* Bonus: Experience with HTML or CSS, metadata, SEO and optimization best practices, or localization workflows.
About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
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