Senior Software Engineer I

Summary

Join Zwift as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to a full-stack team delivering features for our cross-platform MMORPG game. You will collaborate with designers, producers, engineers, and other team members to build exciting new features and enhance the core gaming experience. This role requires expertise in multiple programming languages and platforms, along with experience in areas like cloud-based microservices or mobile development. You will mentor other engineers, tackle complex tasks, and participate in the interview process. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including performance bonuses and equity.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science and/or relevant technical area
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Comfortable mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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