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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:
Do you thrive on the challenge of taking a game from a spark of an idea all the way to a thriving live game? Are you energized by leading teams in building a game from the ground up and guiding them through every phase of development? Have a lot of experience doing this? If so, Zynga, one of the largest and most innovative mobile game development studios is seeking a passionate, motivated and expert Executive Producer to join our team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming.
This is a unique production leadership role that requires the right instincts, skills and mindset to help shape a game from its earliest stages and the operational skills to lead a team through each step of development, from early concept and prototyping through production, launch, and live operations. The EP will be the production anchor, working closely with creative and technical leaders to help guide and motivate the team and cultivate a positive team culture throughout the journey.
The ideal candidate is a decisive leader, a clear communicator, and a skilled collaborator who is equally comfortable leading early concepts and prototypes with a small team as they are guiding a large team through the rigors and complexities of a live game. Ultimately, this candidate will be an outstanding problem solver and communicator who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and be hands-on at any phase of development from early iteration to high-level strategic planning, team building, cross-functional alignment and career coaching.
What You'll Do:
- Take a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to project management, prioritizing flexibility and continuous iteration
- Work with your key reports to create an organizational structure, processes, and project plan that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently on time and on budget
- Work collaboratively with multiple teams to proactively get results and outcomes
- Passionately articulate goals and team principles to help form a stimulating and fun work environment and culture
- Identify and help guide the team around potential hazards that come up through the game development process
- Define and implement best practices, ensuring clear communication across the team and with other production leaders to set organizational standards
- Help the game team navigate all stages of the development process
- Help build and strengthen the communication between teams and locations
- Own quality of the product and be the player advocate to the team
- Coordinate and conduct post-mortems and retrospectives to foster continuous learnings and improvement
- Help foster a positive culture
- Effectively communicate the core experience of your game to other parts of the Zynga organization, and help ensure that your product leverages the ideas and resources of the larger organization
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of experience leading and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all stages of development with at least 2 games shipped as Executive Producer, Development Director or Game Director. Mobile experience preferred
- Proven ability leading multi-disciplinary teams to create and grow great games
- Strong understanding of successful game titles, foundational mechanics and live-service models
- Extensive knowledge of and fluency in the game development process. Understands the ins and outs of game development from concept through live operations
- Able to motivate, support and guide others to attain successful outcomes and business objectives
- Experience with various project management tools (Jira is a plus)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail
- Problem solver
- Flexibility and adaptability are key
- This position reports directly to the Divisional EP for the org
What We Offer You:
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 Zynga Benefits site
- The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $190,000 and $235,000 USD per Year.
- The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $170,000 and $220,000 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. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.
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 accommodationrequest@zynga.com 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 scam 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).
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:
Do you thrive on the challenge of taking a game from a spark of an idea all the way to a thriving live game? Are you energized by leading teams in building a game from the ground up and guiding them through every phase of development? Have a lot of experience doing this? If so, Zynga, one of the largest and most innovative mobile game development studios is seeking a passionate, motivated and expert Executive Producer to join our team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming.
This is a unique production leadership role that requires the right instincts, skills and mindset to help shape a game from its earliest stages and the operational skills to lead a team through each step of development, from early concept and prototyping through production, launch, and live operations. The EP will be the production anchor, working closely with creative and technical leaders to help guide and motivate the team and cultivate a positive team culture throughout the journey.
The ideal candidate is a decisive leader, a clear communicator, and a skilled collaborator who is equally comfortable leading early concepts and prototypes with a small team as they are guiding a large team through the rigors and complexities of a live game. Ultimately, this candidate will be an outstanding problem solver and communicator who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and be hands-on at any phase of development from early iteration to high-level strategic planning, team building, cross-functional alignment and career coaching.
What You'll Do:
- Take a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to project management, prioritizing flexibility and continuous iteration
- Work with your key reports to create an organizational structure, processes, and project plan that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently on time and on budget
- Work collaboratively with multiple teams to proactively get results and outcomes
- Passionately articulate goals and team principles to help form a stimulating and fun work environment and culture
- Identify and help guide the team around potential hazards that come up through the game development process
- Define and implement best practices, ensuring clear communication across the team and with other production leaders to set organizational standards
- Help the game team navigate all stages of the development process
- Help build and strengthen the communication between teams and locations
- Own quality of the product and be the player advocate to the team
- Coordinate and conduct post-mortems and retrospectives to foster continuous learnings and improvement
- Help foster a positive culture
- Effectively communicate the core experience of your game to other parts of the Zynga organization, and help ensure that your product leverages the ideas and resources of the larger organization
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of experience leading and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all stages of development with at least 2 games shipped as Executive Producer, Development Director or Game Director. Mobile experience preferred
- Proven ability leading multi-disciplinary teams to create and grow great games
- Strong understanding of successful game titles, foundational mechanics and live-service models
- Extensive knowledge of and fluency in the game development process. Understands the ins and outs of game development from concept through live operations
- Able to motivate, support and guide others to attain successful outcomes and business objectives
- Experience with various project management tools (Jira is a plus)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail
- Problem solver
- Flexibility and adaptability are key
- This position reports directly to the Divisional EP for the org
What We Offer You:
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 Zynga Benefits site
- The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $190,000 and $235,000 USD per Year.
- The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $170,000 and $220,000 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. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.
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 accommodationrequest@zynga.com 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 scam 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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Target engineering and technical roles first
Zynga's sponsorship activity skews toward software engineering, data, and product roles. If your background is in these areas, you're applying in the strongest part of the company's international hiring pipeline.
Understand which visa types Zynga supports
Zynga sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, and Green Card pathways. Knowing which applies to your situation before you apply lets you ask informed questions during the interview process and signals you've done your homework.
Apply during active hiring cycles
Like most Technology & Software companies, Zynga's hiring volume fluctuates with product cycles. Applying when new titles or features are in development increases your odds of landing a role that comes with sponsorship support.
Highlight cross-functional technical skills
Zynga operates across game development, analytics, and live operations. Candidates who can demonstrate impact across multiple technical domains are more competitive for sponsored roles, where the company has a higher bar to justify the investment.
Use a platform that filters by real sponsorship history
Not every job listing indicates whether sponsorship is available. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and find Zynga roles confirmed to support international candidates.
Be ready to discuss your visa timeline early
Zynga's recruiting team needs to plan around H-1B cap deadlines and OPT expiration dates. Proactively sharing your work authorization timeline in the first conversation prevents delays and shows you understand the sponsorship process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Zynga sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Zynga sponsors H-1B visas for qualified candidates in technical and professional roles. The company has a consistent track record of supporting international employees through the H-1B process, particularly in software engineering and data-focused positions. If you're on F-1 OPT, Zynga also has experience bridging candidates from OPT to H-1B visa status, which makes it a practical target for international graduates.
What types of visas does Zynga sponsor?
Zynga sponsors H-1B visas, F-1 OPT extensions, TN visas for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals, and Green Card petitions through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. This range of visa types means Zynga can support candidates at different stages of their immigration journey, from early-career OPT holders to mid-career professionals pursuing permanent residence.
Which roles at Zynga are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at Zynga is most common in software engineering, data science, product management, and other technical disciplines that sit at the core of its game development business. Roles requiring specialized skills in mobile platforms, backend systems, or data infrastructure are strong candidates. Creative and design roles exist, but sponsorship is less consistent outside of technical functions.
How do I find open sponsored roles at Zynga?
The most reliable approach is to use Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by verified sponsorship history so you can see Zynga openings confirmed to support international candidates. Generic job boards often don't distinguish between roles that sponsor and those that don't, which wastes time during a critical job search window, especially if you're working against an OPT or grace period deadline.
How do I time my application to Zynga around H-1B deadlines?
The H-1B cap registration window typically opens in March for an October 1 start date, so you'd want a job offer in hand by February at the latest. Zynga is experienced with this cycle. If you're on OPT, starting your application process six to nine months before your authorization expires gives Zynga's HR team enough runway to initiate sponsorship without gaps in your work authorization.