Associate Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 184572

Position Title: Software Engineer I

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Associate Software Engineer

Firemonkeys, Electronic Arts' leading mobile games studio, located in Melbourne, Australia is home to the preeminent Sims' experience on mobile, The Sims FreePlay. We are always looking for creative craftspeople to collaborate with. Your skills and curiosity will help expand the Sims FreePlay world that empowers our passionate players to create Sims experiences that are unique to them. If you want to work with a team that values your voice and growth, where you can inspire our corner of the globally recognized Sims' universe, as well experiencing everything cosmopolitan Melbourne has to offer, read on!

The Role

As a Junior Software Engineer you will be involved in the whole creation process from design, implementation, debugging and fine tuning across multiple platforms. You will work on a team with designers, artists, and other engineers in an Agile development environment.

You will report to a Technical Director in a hybrid work environment and are required to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week. You will collaborate with other creative developers to implement new systems, game features and tools for the Sims FreePlay.

Responsibilities

• Develop game features in C++ for a proprietary engine
• Create and extend content development tools using C#
• Diagnose and resolve issues in game builds & tools
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions

Qualifications

• Experience with C++ and the STL with an ability to write clear, maintainable code
• 2+ years of experience in a C++ development environment is desirable
• Understanding of good memory management and debugging practices
• Proficiency with Visual Studio and source control systems
• Familiarity with mobile development environments & workflows is a bonus

 The Perks:

• Modern office conveniently located next to major transport links
• Weekly Beer o'clock with drinks and nibbles
• Structured Hybrid work (4 days in office, 1 day WFH)
• Quarterly team events for team building (e.g. Escape Room, Lawn Bowls, Paint & Sip etc.)
• 2 Development Days (Project and Personal) every 6 weeks, including Game Jam x Xmas party week in December (Total of 16 days)
• Commuting and Work from Home claimable benefits
• Yearly Global Fitness benefit
• 10 free EA games per year
• Digital Game reimbursement benefit
• Unique Firemonkeys and Sims merch
• Health insurance subsidies

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Nous sommes une équipe internationale de spécialistes de la création, de la narration, de la technologie, de la génération d’expériences, de l’innovation et bien plus encore. Nous pensons que nos équipes doivent être aussi diversifiées que nos communautés afin de créer des jeux et des expériences inoubliables. Chez Electronic Arts, la seule limite est votre 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: 12

Can this position be remote?: 0

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À propos d'Electronic Arts

Toutes nos actions sont tendues vers le même objectif : transmettre l'envie de jouer. Au travers de nos jeux innovants, de nos services novateurs et de nos technologies de pointe, nous offrons des possibilités infinies à des millions de fans dans le monde entier.

 

Nous cherchons des personnes inclusives et collaboratives aux points de vue variés pour enrichir notre culture et nous stimuler. Grâce à notre programme d’avantages sociaux, nous adoptons une approche holistique centrée sur le bien-être physique, émotionnel, financier, professionnel et communautaire pour soutenir les membres de notre personnel à chaque chapitre de leur vie. Nous fournissons un ensemble complet d’avantages sociaux garantissant une vie équilibrée et offrant notamment des congés payés, des congés parentaux, des jeux gratuits et bien plus encore. Notre objectif est de fournir un environnement de travail sûr et bienveillant qui vous permet de vous épanouir sur le plan personnel comme sur le plan professionnel.

 

Electronic Arts souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances. Nous prenons nos décisions en matière d’emploi sans distinction de race, de couleur, de pays d’origine, d’hérédité, de sexe, de genre, d’identité ou d’expression de genre, d’orientation sexuelle, d’âge, d’informations génétiques, de religion, de handicap, d’état de santé, de grossesse, de situation familiale, d’ancienneté ou de tout autre facteur protégé par la loi. Nous étudions également les candidatures des personnes qualifiées possédant un casier judiciaire, conformément à la loi en vigueur. Par ailleurs, EA aménage l’environnement de travail pour les personnes en situation de handicap, conformément à la loi en vigueur.