Requisition Number: 152608

Position Title: Software Engineer I

External Description:

We are Frostbite

Frostbite is EA’s state-of-the-art, multi-platform game development engine. We empower creators to shape the future of gaming and we achieve this by developing leading-edge engine features and world class tools. Our talented team from across the globe is dedicated to building innovative technology and working closely with each other to ship amazing games. Frostbite powers some of the most stunning games in the industry along with deep player experiences. 

What does a UI Software Engineer on Frostbite do?

We develop tools, workflows, and runtime features that support the diverse UI needs of game teams throughout the world.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the tools, features, and pipelines necessary for game developers to build UI content, including:
  • Creating layouts that work on multiple platforms and aspect ratios
  • Animating UI content in response to game state or user actions
  • Managing and processing user input across a variety of input devices
  • Binding and displaying game data within the UI
• Gather requirements from game team developers and write technical design specifications for the implementation of each new feature
• Build sample content, detailed documentation, and training materials for game team UI developers
• Provide support to game team UI developers by addressing any bugs/issues and coordinating cooperative development of key features
• Drive usage of coding best practices and standards
• Provide mentorship to other team members and review architecture/designs in order to provide peers with feedback
• Contribute to technical discussions across the Frostbite organization
• Suggest and implement various improvements to workflows and processes to increase the effectiveness of the team

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.) or equivalent work experience
• Object-oriented programming experience and excellent understanding of OO design principles
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Demonstrated experience in the UI domain and in tool development (not strictly web development)
• Familiarity with UI technologies such as WPF, Qt, Flash, HTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Understanding of memory management, profiling, and optimizations in a resource constrained platform
• Able to own features, put together technical proposals and software estimates, and drive features to completion
• Able to quickly identify, debug, and resolve issues in familiar and unfamiliar code

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a game engine with an integrated workflow IDE (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.)
• Experience with C# and WPF
• Multi-threaded programming and debugging experience
• Experience developing AAA titles for the Xbox One or PS4
• Experience with agile/scrum processes

What else is in it for you? Glad you asked!

We love to brag about our great perks like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, 401k 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. At EA, we live the “work hard/play hard” credo every day.

We Thought You Might Also Want to Know:

• How the Frostbite engine is shaping the future of gaming
• More job openings for the Frostbite team
• More about our location: https://www.ea.com/careers/careers-overview/orlando

 

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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: 131

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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.