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Principal Game Designer
Zynga —Carlsbad, CA
- $107,100 - $158,520 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Associate Game Developer
The Upper Deck Company —Carlsbad, CA
- $32 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Math
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Associate Game Designer - Trading Card Games
The Upper Deck Company —Carlsbad, CA
- $32 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Math
- Project management
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Technical Artist - High Moon Studios
Activision —Carlsbad, CA
- $29.81 - $55.14 an hour
- Email
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Software Engineer, Swarm Systems
APIUM SWARMING TECHNOLOGIES INC —San Diego, CA
- $90,000 - $124,000 a year
- Remote
- Background check
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Work from home
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Senior Software Engineer, Swarm Systems
APIUM SWARMING TECHNOLOGIES INC —San Diego, CA
- $120,000 - $166,000 a year
- Remote
- Background check
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Work from home
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Gameplay Programmer
Intrepid Studios —San Diego, CA
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Principal Game Designer

Zynga -
Carlsbad, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$107,100 - $158,520 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Rapid prototyping
Market research data
6 years
Level design
Market analysis
Tooling
Mobile product development
Data analysis skills
Process design
Analysis skills
Prototype creation
Game design
Senior level
Achieving project delivery timelines
Prototypes
Communication skills

Full Job Description

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 an experienced Principal Game Designer to work on one of our new mobile games. This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on gameplay mechanics and systems design in the game.

What You’ll Do:

Collaborate with the Creative Director to set the vision for core gameplay and content
Work closely with other disciplines to design and prototype new gameplay mechanics and features
Design flexible sheets and models to effectively balance gameplay tuning
Create and improve tools to make the design pipeline faster and more efficient for the team
Own your own time: break down your work, set deliverables and deadlines that align with the team’s overall timeline
Be the advocate of good design practices across the studio
Pitch new ideas to the team, run playtests of new content, and lead brainstorming sessions
Analyze real-time feedback and metrics, and adjust designs accordingly while maintaining live game balance
Remain up-to-date with Game Design literature and standard methodologies to be an evangelist for the craft of Game Design

What You Bring:

At least 6 years' relevant experience
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Expert with level design and gameplay mechanics
Possesses an extensive knowledge of mobile games, particularly in the areas of casual, puzzle, and/or role-playing games
Translates direct consumer insights, market data, and analysis into creative design solutions
Passionate gamer
Experience in rapid prototyping on small teams (2 - 10 members) a plus

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $107,100 and $158,520 USD 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 [email protected] 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, take2games.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

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