Online Software Engineer- Plants vs. Zombies

Requisition Number: 150873

Position Title: Software Engineer III

External Description:

Introduction

 The Motive Vancouver and Motive Montreal create AAA games focused on emotionally engaging rich stories with unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. These two studios have created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles  including Star Wars: Battlefront 2 and Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2.

Software Engineer (C++)

 We are searching for a motivated, professional software engineer to join our live service team.  In this role you will:

 Partner with Production to deliver creative solutions that meet live service goals

• • Work closely with Production to understand live service goals.
  • Design solutions that will help meet these goals within existing constraints.
  • Assist with release planning by providing implementation plans.  Estimate work, identify risks, plan out development for features, tools, workflow improvements.
  • Deliver high quality solutions, across client and server, ensuring features are launch-ready.
• Maintain, support and own a large existing codebase.
• Engage experts on the team when necessary to help with development or bug fixing.
• Assist DevOps with root cause analysis of issues in the live production environment.

 Requirements:

• Extensive professional programming experience and good understanding of software design principles.
• Shipped at least one AAA title on console.
• Strong C++ engineering skills able to dive into all areas of the software.
• Strong architectural skills.
• Familiarity with SCM, preferably Perforce.
• Able to communicate with technical and non-technical team members and partner groups.
• Able to own features end-to-end and put together technical proposals and software estimates.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of quality.

 Pluses

• Experience with the Frostbite game engine.
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with C#.

 

Benefits

We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, pension with company match and, of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives off of creativity and individuality.

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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: 133

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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.