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Software Engineer

Multiple Locations: Redwood City, CA, USA • Los Angeles, CA, USA • Vancouver, BC, Canada • Austin, TX, USA

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Requisition Number: 167768

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

Join us for an opportunity to work with the best game development teams in the world. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the automation and tools development team supporting Maxis, one of the EA's Premier development studios.

Join us for an opportunity to work with the best game development teams in the world. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the quality verification team at EA Redwood Shores or EA Austin.

This Software Engineer role in the Quality Engineering organization works with Quality Assurance and Game Development to create tools and technical strategies. The goal is to improve automation infrastructure and increasing efficiencies in the Game Development and QA processes. You will ensure a seamless partner experience, focusing on understanding our partner's needs and building proper tooling solutions to satisfy their requirements and blend in with their existing workflows. You will report to the Quality Engineering technology leader, who will help you identify new technologies and develop new tools for testing. You will also be an on the ground leader in the local team and wider Quality Engineering organization.

We are looking for a personality type that is dynamic, enthusiastic and able to network across many groups and lead individuals in both the development and quality verification domains to build excellent relationships and communications channels.

Join a team where you affect our games every day and are challenged and supported to grow and evolve as an engineer! Check out this video for more information on the discipline: https://youtu.be/vr121jg7OVE

Scope:

  • Hands-on coding (C++); requirements gathering and designing new frameworks, platforms, tools and services.
  • Work with development and quality verification teams in an Agile Scrum environment to develop, deliver, own and improve reliable tools and platforms.
  • Collaborate within a small to medium team of quality analysts, artists and engineers both locally and remotely.
  • Develop automation frameworks, tools, engine components and processes used across studios.
  • Instrumentation, profiling and collection of game runtime metrics.
  • Create reusable technologies.
  • Measurably improve process and best practices to achieve targets across a small team of engineers.
  • Work with Unreal Engine to develop stable, scalable, efficient and shareable code.
  • Provide high-level estimates for technical projects.
  • You will provide technical expertise, best practices, and support other engineers on our teams.
  • Collaboration with your Quality Engineering Technical Director, Game Development and QA partners to provide new tools and automation strategies.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of professional development experience with OOP Languages, C++.
  • 1+ years of professional development experience with scripting languages like Python.
  • 1+ years of professional experience working with RDB (SQL) and reporting/visualizing large datasets.
  • Contributor to technical architecture & design documents for small/medium sized features
  • A solid foundation in Computer Science fundamentals, algorithms, design patterns, test-driven development, CI/CD processes, and data structures.
  • Understanding of SDLC, STLC processes, and quality methodologies.
  • Understanding of the role of software quality assurance in game development and desire to make QA more successful through tools/automation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer, Software Engineering, Computer Science Degree or related concentration, equivalent and/or combination of education and work experience.

Desired:

  • Experience in technical design, test-driven development, and collaborative code review.
  • Experience with AAA game engines Unreal Engine 4/UE4.
  • Visual scripting languages and Behavior-driven Development practices.
  • Experience with iOS or Android software development (or PS4/Xbox console equivalent).
  • Holding CSM, CSPO, A-CSPO, PMP or other Agile/Scrum and management certifications.
  • Professional development experience with C#.

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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: 175

Can this position be remote?: 1

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.

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