Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Location: Remote - eligible US locations
About the role and about You:
Zwift is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work in a full-stack team to deliver features that improve the racing, competition, and training experience in our cross-platform MMORPG game. You will work cross-functionally with designers, producers, engineers, artists, QA, and product managers to build exciting new features and help grow our core gaming experience.
What you’ll do:
- Work on a cross-functional team to deliver exciting game features that span our microservice backend, game client, mobile companion app, and admin tooling.
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code in multiple programming languages and platforms.
- Tackle complex tasks by evaluating tradeoffs and providing recommendations that balance risk with value.
- Mentor other engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and pair programming.
- Identify technical risks and help build mitigation plans.
- Work with engineers and product managers to scope and plan projects.
- Participate in the interview process.
What we’re looking for:
- BS/MS in Computer Science and/or relevant technical area.
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- Comfortable mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions.
- We mostly use C++ and Java, but there is no specific language requirement.
- Strong experience in one of the following: cloud-based microservices, event sourcing, gameplay, multiplayer gameplay, and/or mobile development.
- Thought leader with software engineering best practices such as automated testing, monitoring/alerting, continuous integration, code reviews, etc.
- Able to solve ambiguous technical problems by generating options, evaluating them, and providing recommendations.
- Experience with production troubleshooting.
- Tenacity to get things done and enthusiasm for learning in an evolving problem space.
Bonus points:
- Experience working with Kubernetes and containerization.
- Experience working on an MMO.
- Experience shipping cross-platform apps, especially: iOS, tvOS, Android, Mac, and PC.
- Interest in creating fun experiences around cycling, running, and overall fitness.
For All US Based Full-Time Positions:
The base salary for this position ranges between $105,500 to $165,000. The base salary will be based on a number of factors including the role offered, the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, Zwift is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all eligible employees which also includes performance bonuses, equity, and a full range of medical, financial, and other perks and benefits.
How to stand out among the rest:
Your resume/CV is enough to show off your skills, accomplishments, and experience. However, if you choose to include a cover letter introducing us to your awesome personality, we will read that too.
We strongly believe that different backgrounds and ideas are a competitive advantage; we hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Zwift is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
Zwift, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What We Do
Zwift is the app that enables millions of people to ride or run in virtual worlds with a community that motivates at every mile. We are on a mission to make more people, more active, more often. Known for connecting cyclists and runners around the world while mixing the intensity of training with the immersive and engaging play of gaming.
Why Work With Us
Zwift is where world-class talent can do their best work while having fun. Elevating teammates and looking within to always level up is deep in our DNA. Our inclusive, “One Zwift for All” value is something that is worked on daily. And bringing your authentic voice is expected. Ready to join our growing community?
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