Software Engineer II

Requisition Number: 151367

Position Title: Software Engineer II

External Description:

Electronic Arts’ Firemonkeys Studio in Melbourne, Australia is highly regarded throughout the industry as a leader in delivering high quality, engaging games on iOS and Android.  We release new meaningful updates on a regular basis for our live mobile games such as Real Racing 3, Sims FreePlay, Need for Speed Most Wanted, and more.

We’re looking for highly talented and dedicated software engineers/programmers who thrive in fast paced, ever changing development environments. As a software engineer you’ll be an integral member of the team which ultimately delivers on games to satisfy our hard core and casual gamers.  We’re looking for emotionally intelligent people with a can do attitude.

Key responsibilities

• Provide ownership of more than one area of the game with responsibility to determining technical design, partnering with other core team members to understand needs and determine best solutions.
• Provide general peer mentorship within immediate team, and provide mentorship/guidance to engineers who interact or develop with the key areas of the game your responsible.
• Programming applications for the mobile devices using C++, Objective C and LUA
• Writing and implementing tools for creation of mobile device applications using C#
• Extending functionality of existing tools and Autodesk Maya using C# and MEL Script
• Working under direction from the Technical Director on your project
• Working within a small, motivated team and communicating effectively within that team as well as outwardly when required
• Programming within all areas of game development, including, but not limited to:
  • Maths and 3D graphics
  • Game engines
  • User interface
  • Special effects
  • SDK

Skills and experience

• Eight or more years of professional programming experience
• Excellent C/C++, C# and LUA programming skills
• Exceptional maths skills
• Strong technical knowledge of rendering pipelines and game engine technology
• Ability to work within a schedule
• Ability to work with and extend existing code
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Experience leading a small team in a very dynamic environment would be advantageous
• Programming experience in the game industry would be advantageous

 

Reporting

Position reports to Technical Director/Lead

 

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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: 59

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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.