Betrayed and Disappointed — False Promises, No RSUs, Unfair Pay, and Toxic Politics - Principal Software Engineer Zynga Employee Review

1.0
Oct 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

• Only the coworkers made the experience somewhat bearable. • You might learn a few things on your own, but not because of the company’s support.

Cons

• HR and management made multiple promises about RSUs and salary during hiring — none were honored. • Salaries are lower than what was offered, and there’s no transparency about the deductions or delays. • The environment is filled with too much cultural politics — favoritism and bias are common, and genuine work often goes unrecognized. • Rude and unprofessional behavior from managers has become the norm. • Constant false assurances and last-minute changes in policy make it impossible to trust the leadership. • Overall, it’s a toxic place that drains motivation and respect.

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Amazing Company - people are great, the work is fun, and everyone is happy to be here.

Cons

None. fun company, good people.

2.0
Jul 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Working at a leader in the mobile gaming industry is a huge plus on your resume. Plus, having the opportunity to work in gaming is fun. - Collaborating with some of the most smartest, creative and innovative people in the gaming/tech space - It's a great opportunity to learn mobile gaming and hone your skillset. Zynga has a strong inclusive culture and it can be very welcoming initially. You should always be learning at every stage of your career and you can definitely do so at the company - You can connect with some really cool people

Cons

- Pay was slightly below average and not always congruent/1:1 to your skillset and experience - Limited opportunities and typical corporate rhetoric/structure holds the company back from the next levels of success. Once you realize that you have no one really advocating for you to move up and or take on more responsibilities, you have to be honest about your future at the company. - Some management/teammates are egoistical and passive aggressive in their behavior towards certain employees and clear favoritism is shown. - The relationship you have with your manager will make or break your career, which is frustrating. If you have a manager that will look out for you/advocacte your career, you'll do fine. If you don't, you're stuck

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