Junior Software Engineer - Online

Requisition Number: 151577

Position Title: Software Engineer I

External Description:

We are Ghost Games, an EA Studio

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. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

The Challenge Ahead

 

The Ghost team in Guildford is looking for a Junior or Graduate Software Engineer to join our online engineering team. You will be responsible for developing features that create the connective tissue within our games. 

We’re looking for someone who can bring us enthusiasm, a desire to learn, and a new perspective to add to our collaborative studio. In exchange, we’ll provide you with mentorship from some of the best in the industry, giving you the tools to help shape the future of AAA games.

 

What a Junior Online Engineer does at Ghost:

• Working as part of our online engineering team, you’ll hone your craft skills, learning to turn ideas into implementations that ship in AAA games
• Collaborates with cross-discipline teams to deliver amazing features
• Implements and maintains reliable and efficient code
• Hones their communication skills to be able to collaborate with engineers and other disciplines within Ghost and across other EA studios around the world

 

A Junior Online Engineer also needs:

 

• Strong C++ programming skills
• MySQL is an advantage
• Experience with web technologies is a bonus
• BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
• Understanding of object-oriented design principles
• A passion for games, and a desire to create high-quality AAA titles that millions of people want to play
• A hunger to learn

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

We realise it takes world-class people to make world-class games, so we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives on creative freedom and autonomy.

We appreciate the work contractors provide, so here at EA we like to offer you great facilities while you are working onsite including:

• Free onsite gym
• Two annual parties (Summer & Christmas)
• Onsite cafe
• Our very own barista
• Games Area

We thought you might also want to know:

More about our studio:               https://www.ea.com/studios/ghost-games

More about our location:            https://www.ea.com/careers/careers-overview/guildford

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Community / Marketing Title: Junior Software Engineer - Online

Company Profile:

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: 97

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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.