Gameplay Software Engineer Intern (Apex Legends)

Requisition Number: 176179

Position Title: Intern General

External Description:

Electronic Arts is looking for high performing students to join our world-class internship experience. Summer 2023 will be better than ever as we bring all interns together on-site for orientation week and prep students for the future ways of work by offering remote and hybrid opportunities depending on your location. For more information about our Next-Gen Program, visit https://www.ea.com/careers/interns-and-university-graduates

Software Engineering Intern

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide.

Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.

Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.

We're looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join the Apex Legends team. We are only considering students who will be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in the Summer of 2023 and are slated to graduate in Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024.

 

What You'll Do…

• Develop features for a cross-platform game
• Operate and deliver in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Follow best practices to maximize game performance across multiple devices and platforms
• Collaborate with fellow developers to create systems, core technology and tools
• Write C/C++ code that will ship with the game
• Work closely with designers and artists to gather requirements and develop features
• Proactively identify issues, propose and implement solutions

Required Qualifications...

• Currently enrolled in a college, university degree program.
• Available to work full-time hours for 10-12 weeks remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures
• Familiarity with an object oriented programming (OOP) language, ideally C++
• Basic understanding of gameplay fundamentals including vector math and interfacing with a game engine
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Passion for games and creating a great player experience

Portfolio Requirements...

Provide a link to an online presentation, or attach documents to your resume to showcase your work.

Please apply with as many examples of the following:

Code from any projects/games/tools you've had major contributions to. Please be sure to describe what work you did if multiple people worked on it.

 

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, please submit your resume and portfolio and we will get back to you once we have reviewed it.

Perks...

Respawn Internships are paid

Intern-focused events

US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, degree type (e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD), what stage you are in your degree journey (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.), qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

HOURLY PAY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):

º $25 - $38

• Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs):

º $24 - $26

• New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo):

º $30 - $38

• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane):

º $25 - $35

• Jersey City, NJ :

º $30 - $38

The hourly pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k). Interns in California are also eligible for Voluntary Disability Insurance.

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Community / Marketing Title: Gameplay Software Engineer Intern (Apex Legends)

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. är ett globalt ledande mjukvaruföretag för interaktiv underhållning. EA levererar spel, innehåll och onlinetjänster för internetuppkopplade spelkonsoler, persondatorer, mobiltelefoner och surfplattor.

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Days Open: 88

Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Om EA

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Electronic Arts är en arbetsgivare med lika möjligheter. Alla anställningsbeslut görs utan hänsyn till ras, färg, ursprung, anor, kön, könsidentitet eller -uttryck, sexuell läggning, ålder, genetisk information, religion, funktionshinder, sjukdomstillstånd, graviditet, civilstånd, familjestatus, veteranstatus eller annan karakteristik som skyddas av lagen. Electronic Arts gör också arbetsplatsen tillgänglig på det sätt som krävs för kvalificerade personer med funktionshinder, enligt gällande lagar.