Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 185707

Position Title: Software Engineer I

External Description:

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, EA Sports FC soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.

EA SPORTS Madden NFL is the best-selling sports property in U.S. Video game history. Madden NFL is an immersive, simulation-based, authentic NFL interactive experience, empowering fans to play out their NFL fantasy of winning the Super Bowl (and much more). Madden NFL has entertained fans for over three decades with more than 130 million lifetime units sold.

You will be a part of the game creation process, including architectural design, implementation, and debugging on multiple platforms—working on complex problems with Designers, Artists, and other Engineers in domains including rendering, gameplay, audio, user interface, online, physics, databases, and tools. You will report to the team's manager and work with your peers to develop the game.

Your Responsibilities

• You will work on technical solutions covering the main aspects of game development, such as game development technologies, game features, and optimizations of frame rate and load times.
• You will work with other domain owners to integrate and develop technologies into the game
• You will create and maintain client code to support features and improve multiplayer experiences.
• You will optimize client and server online systems to improve latency, reliability, scalability, performance, and memory.
• You will provide feedback, guidance, and solutions for improvement and optimizations.
• You will work with your peers to develop the foundation layer of the American Football games such as Madden NFL, and College Football.

Success Criteria

• Design/develop/engineer/debug/test/code-review our C++ codebase with quality and in time with minimal help.
• Find problems and propose solutions for the given task.
• Estimate by breaking the given task into smaller solvable ones for clarity and better estimation.
• Able to communicate as per defined medium, frequency – inputs, thoughts, task status, risks, peer review comments
• Play Madden and suggest game improvement through innovation
• Contribute to EA's culture – teamwork & team spirit.

Your Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in software development with a C++ focus.
• Experience with database technologies (e.g. MySQL, SQL, Redis).
• Experience developing in and debugging multi-threaded/concurrent architectures.
• Understanding of memory management, multiple processor use, and run-time optimization.
• Experience with Visual Studio and deep knowledge of debugging tools.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

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About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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: 15

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. 

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.