Mobile Gameplay Software Engineer - NBA Live

Requisition Number: 158796

Position Title: Software Engineer II

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Role Overview

The NBA Live Mobile team is looking for a Gameplay SE, with skills that includes animation, physics, and AI feature development. You enjoy collaboration and able to display excellence in the C++ coding language. 

You will work with proprietary animation, AI, and physics technology to help improve animation and gameplay features. You will need to develop elegant solutions to complicated animation, AI and physics challenges. The engineer will work with other gameplay engineers, artists, animators, and designers and coordinate with engineers outside of the gameplay team on other areas of the game like audio or front-end.

• Create systems and features in the areas of animation, AI, physics, and other gameplay-related disciplines.
• Use industry experience to create unique and captivating gameplay experiences.
• Write and maintain technical designs based on the requirements of designers and leads.
• Work with designers, animators, artists and other engineers on the implementation of new AAA-quality gameplay features.
• Debugs and improve gameplay infrastructure, tools, and processes.
• Maintain high code quality standards throughout the development cycle.
• Contribute to industry-leading innovation in both the animation and AI domains.

What skills does EA look for?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience. A Master’s degree in Computer Science. Computer Engineering or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with C++
• 3+ years of experience in at least one area of gameplay to include Animation, AI, or Physics.
• Experience in an Agile / Scrum development environment.
• Have a strong background in Runtime Optimization and Memory Management
• Experience in object-oriented design and implementation.
• Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Python, Lua) and C#.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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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.

Days Open: 147

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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.