FIFA - Online Engineer (Temporary)

Requisition Number: 118979

Position Title: Software Engineer II

External Description:

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

 

Role: Online Engineer
As an Online engineer, you’ll be responsible for helping to build out a game that is loved by millions of gamers around the world. You’ll be involved in the whole creation process from architecture design, implementation, debugging, and tuning on multiple platforms and device, working on complex problems with Designers, Artists and other Engineers in the Online domain.

 

Responsibilities:
•    Roughly 70 to 85% hands on coding (C++), domain ownership will be expected
•    Able to understand and work with 3rd party software APIs.
•    Work with people on a large team both locally and remotely.
•    Work independently with minimal supervision and communicate status.
•    Proper use of common software engineering design patterns and paradigms.
 
Required Technical Skills / Experience:
•    3+ years experience working on Microsoft, Sony or Nintendo game consoles or other embedded systems.
•    Experience of real-time game networking 
•    Strong expertise with C++ and experience in object-oriented design and implementation.
•    Strong experience with Client/Server architectures.
•    Experience with 3rd party APIs. 
•    Experience with Visual Studio and deep knowledge of the debugging tools
•    Experience with source control systems
•    Preference given to candidate with Flash, Action Script 3 experience
 

Performance Competencies (Non-Technical Skills):
•    Solid verbal and written communication skills: Demonstrated ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
•    Solid understanding of the Software design/architecture process
•    Solid ability to understand direction and execute on the work
•    Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
•    Constantly innovate how to improve product quality as well as group productivity.
•    Excellent decision making capabilities.
•    Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, principles and solutions.
•    Demonstrated dependability and commitment to projects/tasks.

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 More about our location: http://careers.ea.com/our-locations/burnaby-eav
 Contact me: Jesenka Duranovic, Recruiter, jduranovic@ea.com; @jesenka088
 

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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: 167

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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.