Zynga · 11 hours ago
Principal Economy Designer - Hit It Rich
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$123K/yr - $182K/yr
4+ years expZynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for its diverse game portfolio that connects players worldwide. They are seeking a Principal Economy Designer to oversee and optimize the in-game economy for their mobile games, utilizing data-driven methodologies to enhance player engagement and monetization.
GamingMobilePC Games
Responsibilities
Own the in-game economy and collaborate closely with product managers and analysts to define and execute its strategic direction. Act as the point of contact and subject-matter expert on all economic aspects, including features, live operations, and pricing
Design and implement essential features that create a fun player experience, further the strategic vision of the product, and improve retention, acquisition, and monetization
Model, simulate, and tune complex economy systems including multiple currencies, sinks, faucets, and progression loops
Use A/B testing and other analytical methods to validate hypotheses, measure outcomes, and optimize performance
Proactively identify and improve underperforming systems, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance player experience and revenue
Develop predictive models and simulations to anticipate player behavior and maintain a stable, scalable economy
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure economic systems integrate seamlessly with design, live ops, and monetization initiatives
Communicate economic insights and design rationales effectively to stakeholders and leadership
Stay up to date with market trends and perform proactive analyses of economy tuning in relevant competitive products
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience working on digital games, at least 2+ years focused on economy design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation abilities, and the capacity to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Self-motivated, with the ability to balance multiple projects in parallel while working in a collaborative, agile environment with aggressive deadlines and shifting priorities
Autodidactic, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools, interpret technical specifications, understand feature configurations, and independently explore how game systems and economic models operate
Skilled at modeling and simulating planned changes, anticipating downstream effects, and making adjustments prior to release
Analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of providing actionable solutions at every stage of the process
Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL. Python experience is a plus
Passion for mobile and/or casino games
Benefits
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
Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
Company
Zynga
Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on the Internet.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.32BKey Investors
Kleiner PerkinsUnion Square Ventures
2022-01-10Acquired
2020-12-14Post Ipo Equity· $762M
2019-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $690M
Leadership Team
Frank Gibeau
CEO
Michael Luxton
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-11
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