Sr. Software Engineer (C++) - NBA Live

Requisition Number: 159093

Position Title: Sr Software Engineer I

External Description:

Sr. Software Engineer

Role Overview

The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for making sure the various sub-module and features of the game are being implemented properly, and for keeping track of development from a programming standpoint.  The Sr. Software Engineer is most concerned  with more complex problems such working on creating realistic Artificial Intelligence, believable Physics, delivering a smooth online gaming experience, programming immersive game modes, and overall game code quality.  He/She will also work closely with the other leads on the art, design, and production teams, and help develop schedules and determine milestones.

• Will serve as the tech lead for a team of engineers encompassing one of more game features
• Communicates effectively with the various professional elements on a team: engineering, art, production

• Develops technical design in collaboration with other engineers
• Creates prototypes to demonstrate early concept development
• Profiling and optimizing software components

• Must be knowledgeable about most technical areas of the game and works to distribute tasks to different members of the programming team.
• Responsible for breaking down large feature domains into taskable pieces to be delegated to the team
• Identifies potential issues with respect to technical designs and comes up with solutions as to how to avert them

 

What skills does EA look for?? 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Math or equivalent. Masters preferred
• Significant prior game development experience in numerous areas such as gameplay, graphics, online, modes, UI, etc.
• Demonstrable skills in C++ programming and scripting language experience (ActionScript, PHP, Python, etc..)
• Strong software architecture and design skills; specifically client/server.
• Strong OOP/OOD experience

• Understanding of modern GPU and CPU architectures as well as game console hardware (XBOX One or PS4)

• Experience with software development methodologies, specifically Agile
• Experience mentoring and leading junior programmers / software engineers
• Strong debugging skills
• Experience with version control tools such as Perforce or CVS
• Expected to be able to ‘fight fires’ in a number of technical engineering areas

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. è un'azienda di software di intrattenimento interattivo leader globale. EA offre giochi, contenuti e servizi online per console collegate ad internet, personal computer, cellulari e tablet.

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Days Open: 44

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA promuove le pari opportunità. Qualsiasi decisione di impiego viene fatta senza discriminazione di razza, colore, nazionalità, origini, sesso, genere, identità o espressione di genere, orientamento sessuale, età, informazione genetica, religione, invalidità, condizione medica, gravidanza, stato civile, stato familiare o anzianità. EA rende accessibile il posto di lavoro per gli individui diversamente abili, come indicato dalla legge.