Principal Game Designer

Expert with math, levels, and formulas in game environment

Solid knowledge of game balancing and pacing

Translates direct consumer insights, market data, and analysis into creative design solutions

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

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The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,200 and $182,360 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.

This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on content and system design in the game.

Create or adapt game features and large scale systems to work with the game

Write user experience stories and design documentation for new features and systems

Own, drive, and collaborate with other disciplines for system development

Work closely with other disciplines to design and prototype new gameplay and systems

Create flexible sheets and models to balance sophisticated systems