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Requisition Number: 155895

Position Title: Software Engineer III

External Description:

EA Digital Platform (EADP) Cloud Gaming – Senior Software Engineer

We Are EA

And we make games - How cool is that?  In fact, 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 and passionate people in the industry.

Save the planet from Alien Invaders. Score the winning goal. Yup - It's the coolest job on the planet!

The Challenge Ahead:

We are building EA’s Cloud Gaming system to run at scale. Streaming games over public networks impose a unique challenge in terms of the network. In this role you’ll be dealing with networking and protocol aspects, as well as infrastructure of the game servers.

What a Sr. Software Engineer does within EADP Cloud Gaming Division at EA:

As a Sr. Software Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to develop the infrastructure the streaming server and the associated protocols. You’ll deal with unique aspects of Cloud Gaming and video streaming as well as optimizations. You will develop features and capabilities that will take the core technology a step further.

Responsibilities:

• Develop complex infrastructure and features for the streaming server
• Apply state-of-the art knowledge to innovate new streaming technologies
• Analyze and address performance and networking aspects of the system

Required Skills / experience

• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• Over 10 years’ experience as software developer with the following expertise:

• C++ or C#
• Network protocols: HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, TS, RTSP

• Deep experience with:

• Virtual memory and multithreaded development
• Video streaming
• Networking
• Cloud services (preferred)

• Other:

• Excellent system and architectural view
• Ability to develop performance aware code
• Deep knowledge with OTT streaming challenges
• Strong debugging skills
• A passion for state-of-the art gaming experience

What's In It For YOU?  Glad You Asked!

We are proud of the great perks we offer like fitness reimbursement, study fund, meal allowance 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 creativity and individuality.  Bonus and relocation assistance also offered. 

We Thought You Might Also Want to Know:

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

More about our Culture: http://careers.ea.com/why-work-here

Contact:  Hedva Roffe (hroffe@ea.com)

 

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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.