Senior Software Engineer 1

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.

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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.