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Test Automation Software Engineer

Multiple Locations: Seattle, WA, USA • Redwood City, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 163809

Position Title: Software Engineer II

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Job Summary

Maxis is looking for an experienced engineer that can amplify our ability to develop our games with the help of automation. This engineer will work with an experienced team that has collectively built almost all Maxis games in the past two decades. You will work with engineering, art, design, and quality verification groups to prototype and ship different features that expand the featureset of Sims games. Most of the work is expected to be done in Unreal Engine, both in C++ and blueprints.

Reporting to a Development Director, as an Automation Engineer for a game at Maxis, you will:

  • Implement quality control tools, test automation and analysis systems for different stages in the creation of a Sims game.
  • Help the designers, producers, artists, and other engineers to build a framework that brings designs to life.
  • Demonstrate excellent technical problem-solving skills under iteratively changing requirements during game development.
  • Author technical design documents detailing software requirements.
  • Be an important partner to driving innovation in tools and processes to achieve the highest quality standards. Use appropriate programming and scripting languages to develop and maintain automation test tools; statistical analysis and dashboards; and other tools that help improve quality in our products.

Qualifications

Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.

  • Bachelor/Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ year experience in a hands-on development role.
  • Demonstrate technical abilities with large projects implemented in C++.
  • Experience with the automation frameworks for commercial game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity.
  • A understanding of testing methodologies.
  • Experience with building test strategies for web, mobile, or software products.
  • Experience with web, database and automation technologies.
  • Experience building and shipping AAA games in Unreal engine.
  • Previous engineering experience overseeing major systems in code bases.
  • Experience and willingness to create multiple short-lived prototypes.
  • Experience developing for large-scale live products. Products that always update to provide higher quality, and feature set to expand the possibilities in the game.
  • Experience working in collaborative environments with versatile roles beyond engineering like design, production, art and product management.
  • Experience optimizing performance and memory of real-time applications (like games).
  • Experience with Windows platform and development tools.

Pluses

  • Demonstrable experience showcasing the customer focus to network successfully across a large number of game development roles, to build and maintain excellent relationships and communications channels.
  • Experience developing in C# and Python.
  • Experience developing for both PC and Mobile platform games.
  • Demonstrate experience working in large data-driven games or applications.
  • Experience mentoring or leading engineers in different projects.
  • Experience with Machine Learning techniques applied in the games domain.
  • Experience with shipping games built in Unity engine.
  • Experience using static and performance analysis tools, automated testing, unit testing, and configuration management processes.

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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: 140

Can this position be remote?: 1

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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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