Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Zwift as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to the development and improvement of tools and systems for the Zwift Game. You will design and implement features in C++, build tools to enhance developer workflows, and manage CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities include leveraging scripting languages for automation, contributing to code reviews, and ensuring optimal performance and maintainability. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong expertise in C++ development. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including performance bonuses and equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar discipline
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong expertise in C++ development, including experience with native libraries and performance optimization
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and automated testing frameworks
• Experience managing build infrastructure in AWS, including EC2 image creation and maintenance
• Understanding of build systems like Gradle, CMake, and Xcodebuild
• Strong problem-solving skills and able to work and collaborate effectively in remote, distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features in C++ for various applications like Zwift Game, Zwift Launcher and internal world building applications, ensuring optimal performance and maintainability
• Build tools and systems to improve developer workflows based on developer needs
• Own CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions and automated testing infrastructure to support game development across iOS, tvOS, Android, macOS and Windows
• Leverage scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate and streamline development workflows
• Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and team planning processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in experimentation and feature flag systems (e.g. Optimizely, Amplitude, or similar)
• Experience with Java and modern Android development practices
• Knowledge of automated testing strategies for games
• Exposure to analytics or dashboarding tools for visualizing build or performance data
• Familiarity with build caching strategies (e.g., ccache, Gradle build cache, remote caching)
• Interest in building solutions that support our engaged Zwift Community of cyclists, runners, and fitness enthusiasts

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Equity
• A full range of medical, financial, and other perks and benefits