Senior Network Engineer

Requisition Number: 174999

Position Title: Senior Network Engineer / Lead

External Description:

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together experienced people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow our employees to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers.

Join us in driving the next revolution in games.

Make an Impact:

The Network Engineering & Architecture team is looking for a Network Architect to help us build great online gaming experiences for our fans all over the world. You will bring expert knowledge in putting a solid network foundation in place. You will work with other game development areas, studio and other IT functions to provide best in class solution. The main goal will be to design and implement technologies and networks that will be the backbone of our game development.

You will report to the Sr. Manager of Network Engineering and will work with different groups within the infrastructure and EAIT umbrella.

Responsibilities:

• Design & build multi-site, multi-cloud and DC/Colo network infrastructure. An important member of the team and responsible for design/develop scalable and high available global network architectures to meet the needs.
• Develop scripts and processes to deploy and validate changes across all network Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Partner with vendors to select appropriate technical solutions.
• Develop technology appropriate to provide stable and scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with partners to develop agreement, achieve results, and accomplish projects across the organization on time and within budget.
• Analyze processes and workflows within the existing infrastructure and network services lifecycle including the delivery for customers, looking for ways to improve its performance and secure it.
• Contribute to standards and design patterns. Provide solutions tailored to internal requirements.
• Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs.
• Provide 3rd level support and input to teams diagnosing reported issues, providing root cause analysis.
• Enhance efficiency with automation when and wherever possible.
• Cross train other team members on projects, and network technologies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field, or commensurate work experience.
• 12+ years of relevant technology and network engineering/architecture experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on cloud & hybrid networking experience with at least one of the leading public cloud platforms, AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.
• Solid experience with multi vendor technologies and platform, like Cisco, Arista, PA, SilverPeak, F5 and Citrix.
• In-depth understanding of modern, software-defined, cloud-native networking technologies.
• Experience with full networking stack, technology, and protocols, including VxLAN, NFV, CNF, SmartNIC, Routing Protocols (BGP, MP-BGP, EVPN, OSPF), Wireless (IoT), Firewall, Load Balancer and SD-WAN.
• Solid technical understanding of hybrid, multi-cloud architectures (engineering/operations experience a bonus).
• Experience with programming and know at least one programming language such as Python and Java.
• Must be a team player and able to collaborate with a global team. Comfortable working with global teams operating across different time zones.

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Company Profile:

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: 141

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.