Summer: Software Engineering Intern (BS/MS)

Requisition Number: 153038

Position Title: Intern General

External Description:

We are EA:

We are the world’s largest video game publisher. You’re probably familiar with many of our titles—Madden, FIFA, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dead Space, Battlefield and Star Wars, to name a few. But maybe you don’t know how we’re committed to creating games for every platform—from social to mobile to console—to give our consumers that anytime, anywhere access they demand. What does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to unleash your creative genius, be inspired by those around you and ignite your path in any direction you choose.

 

The Challenge Ahead:

EA’s Worldwide Customer Experience (WWCE) organization is looking for an aspiring software engineer to assist with research and development in our innovation lab (called Customer Experience Labs - XLabs).  This role will be responsible for learning new technologies and coming up with proof-of-concept demonstrations.  To be successful, the candidate should have a firm grasp of programming concepts and be comfortable with multiple languages (and learning new ones as necessary).

 

Responsibilities:

• Working with XLabs staff on a variety of technical initiatives
• Researching new technology areas that can move WWCE forward
• Experimenting with different combinations of our existing technology to prove or disprove hypothesizes
• Demonstrating technology proof-of-concepts (POCs) by assembling bits of technology in a virtual sandbox environment that will allow leadership to see a potential piece of technology working with our existing systems

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Intellectually curious: Has a naturally curious mind and a desire to frame and solve business problems; actively seeks out best-in-class capabilities.
• Critical thinker: Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytics skills; ability to go beyond findings to insights and actionable recommendations.
• Technology forward: Has an interest in technology and knows the relevant platforms and models; user or at least strong understanding of emerging technology trends.
• Positive attitude: Can-do attitude; finds the bright side of even stressful situations and is willing to learn from them.
• (in progress) BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent in software development on large scale distributed system.  No work experience required.

 

Required Skills:

• History of sharing code (GitHub, etc)
• Be comfortable with a variety of programming languages/platforms/modules/techniques (including, but not limited to: C, C++, PHP, Python, Java, Scala, R, Slack, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, Node.JS, SQL, Rest-based API, JSON)
• A knack for toying with new and emerging technologies (like artificial intelligence, Google’s TensorFlow, IBM’s Watson, Microsoft’s Azure Machine Learning / CNTK (Cognitive Toolkit), or any other ChatBot like tech
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming Languages, such as Java and C++, in the development of systems, applications and web services, demonstrated by university courses or equivalent competencies demonstrated in industry experience
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in algorithms, data structures, and software design, demonstrated by university courses
• Software development knowledge, writing clean re-useable code, test-driven development, and continuous integration
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and/or large-scale database system, demonstrated by university courses or equivalent competencies demonstrated in industry experience 
• Fast prototyping skills, familiarity with scripting languages such as bash, SQL, PERL, AWK, Python, demonstrated by university course projects or equivalent competencies demonstrated in industry experience
• Knowledge of implementation and evaluation of parallel algorithms running on distributed systems, Hadoop/NoSQL stacks, or large-scale analytical/relational databases
• Knowledge of service oriented architecture design and implementations

 

It’s not easy building the world’s best digital playground. It’s hair-standing-on-end exhilarating. It’s down-in-the-trenches challenging. It’s stroke-of-brilliance-at-midnight creative. It’s you—taking risks, challenging yourself, pursuing ideas, changing the way millions of people do something they love: play. In an industry that’s changing every day, EA is positioned for growth thanks to smart business plans, strategic acquisitions, and most importantly, our creative people around the world who gather each day to unite the world through play. We take that last part very seriously, so if what you’re reading excites you as much as it does us, apply today.

 

EA 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 or veteran status. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.

 

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

EEOText: EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부, 또는 법으로 금지된 기타 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. 또한, 해당 직책에 합당한 능력을 갖추고 있다면 범죄 기록이 있는 지원자도 관련 법률을 준수하는 방식으로 채용 여부를 고려합니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.

Days Open: 185

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.