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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Zynga 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 6% of Zynga 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zynga
- high 27 stale, 5 reposted of 47 open
- Hiring momentum
- 76 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zynga 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zynga .
About this role
The Senior Director, Data Platform at Zynga will lead the centralized data platform and product strategy, managing a large data footprint in the gaming industry. Responsibilities include crafting data product strategies, driving AI adoption, leading a global team, overseeing data governance, and navigating organizational changes. This role requires close collaboration with studio leaders and executives to maximize the value of data across the organization.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zynga as an employer.
What you need
- 15+ years in data or software engineering
- 8+ years leading and scaling engineering organizations
- Experience managing managers (Directors and Senior Managers)
- Track record leading global, matrixed teams
- Strong executive presence across studios and labels
- Deep engineering background with hands-on IC experience
Nice to have
- Previous leadership experience within the gaming industry
- Experience in top-tier tech, consumer tech, or large-scale enterprise tech
Worth weighing
- No specific salary or benefits details provided
- Role involves managing a diverse global team across multiple countries
- High autonomy and direct executive sponsorship may imply significant responsibility
- Position requires navigating organizational change, which could be challenging
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Listed by Zynga on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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