Game Analytics Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 159336

Position Title: Software Engineer II

External Description:

We are EA

And we make games – how cool is that?  In fact, we entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry.  But making games is hard work, and that’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

 

The Role: Game Analytics Software Engineer

The Game Analytics Software Engineer is a new exciting role where you will help create efficiencies in our sports games by using knowledge of software architecture and behavior to implement and improve game code health monitoring that will be consumed by our automated tools and automated reporting systems.  You will use your knowledge to identify game events in code and insert telemetry to measure, but not interfere with, game execution & performance.  You will provide unit-testing implementation and support for critical game features. You will update and instrument new advanced AI systems with health reporting mechanisms and telemetry (for supported games).  As an embedded member of a game’s dev team you will work closely with them and other external GASE engineers to share best practices and common quality process improvement recommendations.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with game team developers to implement new C++ game code and refactor legacy code with instrumentation to measure feature behavior and game health.

Work with game quality assurance analysts to understand testing processes and how to assist them programmatically from game code directly.

Evaluate existing automation testing, reporting and engineering tools & recommend improvements to reports and visualizations.

Evaluate game code and architecture and recommend improvements.

Educate and direct verification processes utilizing tools and technology.

Act as a communications bridge between game team engineers, data analysts and quality assurance analysts for promoting best practices and process efficiencies.

Develop and maintain automated verification tools, plans & reports to enable the development team to monitor feature health, detect emergent issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues quickly.

 

Required Technical Skills and Experience

A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

5+ years experience in gameplay, AI engineering, UX/UI, online programming, or related position

5+ years experience with C++, C#

Familiar with multiple database platforms, application servers, and development environments

Knowledgeable with Web / IT infrastructure support and administration

 

Additional Skills

Knowledge of game development or real-time embedded software applications a plus

Prior experience in game team development a plus

Machine learning, neural-network construction and statistics experience a plus

Client/server web development (JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS) and Angular.js a plus

 

Performance Competencies (Non-Technical Skills)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

Constantly innovate how to improve product quality as well as group productivity

Excellent decision making capabilities

Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, principles and solutions

Demonstrates dependability and commitment to projects/tasks

Analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with testing software

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

Since we realize it takes outstanding people to make world-class games, we offer great compensation packages and a culture that are motivated by creativity and passion. You will also get a benefit package that includes medical and life insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, stocks programs, fitness reimbursement, flex benefit program…and of course, free video games.

EA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.