Frostbite: Engineering Manager

Requisition Number: 158709

Position Title: Manager Engineering

External Description:

We are Frostbite

Frostbite is EA’s 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, such as FIFA, Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Need for Speed and Plant vs. Zombies Garden Warfare. Thousands of game developers all over the world are using Frostbite to create some of the best-looking games in the industry!

Physics & AI

The Physics & AI team oversees many of the workflows and technology behind the actual gameplay in many AAA game titles. Hundreds of content creators use the tools every day to establish character behavior, make believable animation, determine gameplay object behavior, design cloth, hair, and destructible assets, set up crowd behaviors, train and build machine learning networks. The run-time is just as important, providing the features and performance required to competitively realize it all in-game.

As an Engineering Manager you will

Motivate and manage engineers to execute the Frostbite product roadmap while keeping the team’s results, retention and health front of mind. The role will also include:

People Management

• Longer-term career growth assistance - you own your career.
• Mentor to improve software engineering skills/practices, where skills are specialist, ensuring the coaching is done by experts in the domain.

Team, Domain & Tech Leadership

• Engineer Productivity - achieve continuous improvement ineffective workflows, equipment, tools and iteration loops.
• Ensure that there is sufficient design in place before work is carried out. Use tools such as code reviews to ensure results are as expected and support the product road-map.
• Ship run-time, tools, workflows etc, for their assigned domain.
• Foster an agile engineering culture that values delivery, quality and good craftsmanship.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in engineering and technology, including attendance at key conferences and meet-ups
• Strong hands-on leader having lead at least one team using an agile methodology

Skills and Experience

Software Engineering Leadership - Know how to develop quality software and know if we are on track to do that with the current plan/work.

People Leadership - must be effective people managers. Must be able to get the best out of a diverse team of people even when delivery pressure is high.

Deep domain knowledge – In most cases, we will look for managers with deep technical knowledge to provide the team with the best chance of being able to determine quality software for the purpose requested. We are specifically looking for someone with proficiency with C++ and someone who has multi-threaded programming and debugging experience. 

What's In It For You?

• Great compensation package plus annual bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Stock plans
• Annual game points and digital download allowance
• Casual dress code
• Games Area

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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.

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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: 29

Can this position be remote?:

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