Software Engineer Co-Op (Fall 2018)

Requisition Number: 150311

Position Title: Intern General

External Description:

Position Title:  Software Engineer Co-op

Team: Central Development Services

Location:  Vancouver, BC

How to Apply

In addition to applying through your co-op office, please create a profile on our student applicant site.  You can apply via this link https://www.ea.com/careers/students.

Please indicate clearly whether you are available for a 4 month, 8 month, 12 month or 16 month term.  Most positions are 4 or 8 months depending on your availability, but we do consider longer co-op terms.

To apply you must have the legal right to work in Canada – copies of work permits may be requested for those that are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents

Relocation assistance will be provided to students hired into studios outside the location of their university.

Position Overview

The Software Engineer in Test role is responsible for collaborating with QA and development to identify and create tools, strategies, and automation, targeted toward improving game infrastructure and increasing efficiencies in the QA process. This person plays a key role in ensuring seamless consumer experience by focusing on upstream quality and targeting defect prevention and containment by assisting with generation and analysis of testing strategies, improving automation efforts, white box testing, identifying new testing technologies and developing new tools for testing and tracking purposes.

 

Primary Responsibilities

Driving technology usage and support:

• Working with QA analysts to identify areas of improvement through new tools and automation strategies.
• Design, develop and deploy internal software tools.
• Build, test, and deploy automated solutions to support game project deliverables.
• Support an increased adoption of automation within game teams.  Aid in the identification and requirements gathering for new automation.
• Identify and recommend debug and telemetry enhancements to aid testing.
• Providing debug support and technical expertise to QA teams and game software engineers.
• Participating in knowledge sharing sessions and increasing knowledge of existing tools, automation and testing processes.
• Risk analysis of new features – impact and scope.
• Assist with prioritizing bug fixing efforts and areas of test focus.
• White box testing.

 Partner with QA project management to:

• Proactively contribute to the test and technology strategies of the QA group.
• Escalate risks and recommend upstream tools, automation and processes.
• Proactively analyze metrics, trends and test process to provide meaningful statistics with sound reasoning.

• Provide performance results analysis on current processes and infrastructures.

 

Qualifications

• Programming experience with a focus on concepts, language varieties.  Experience with Java, C++, C#, or comparative programming language
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, practices and software engineering methodologies and their application to both development and QA.
• Excellent understanding of software quality assurance concepts, debugging processes and procedures.
• Web-based systems experience an asset.
• Scripting experience with Python, Perl, PHP, or Lua an asset.
• Preferred knowledge in gaming consoles or embedded systems.
• Successfully interface with internal customers with a diverse set of backgrounds and needs - able to speak their language, appreciate their challenges, and maintain their respect.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of technical writing concepts and experience an asset.
• Experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proactive in completing tasks and escalating issues appropriately.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent observational and organizational skills – detail oriented.
• Creativity and logical thinking: can find ingenious solutions to problems.
• Adaptability/flexibility: not afraid of change and strives for it if it's for the good of the project - is not afraid to try new things and possibly fail.

ABOUT EA

Whether you’re building Springfield on your mobile or your palms are sweaty from clutching your controller during intense games of FIFA, chances are you’ve played an EA game. And if you haven’t, well, what are you waiting for? In an industry that’s changing every day—whether it’s through new social channels, advancing technology, new audiences or unique opportunities for monetization—EA is positioned for growth thanks to smart business plans, strategic acquisitions, and most importantly, our creative people around the world who gather each day to unite the world through play. We take that last part very seriously, so if what you’re reading excites you as much as it does us, we invite you to get to know us better. 

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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.

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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.