C++ Software Engineer Intern (UFC - Vancouver - Summer 2027 - 8-months)

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EA SPORTS UFC is seeking an 8-month C++ Software Engineer Intern to join the Burnaby studio, reporting to a Senior Software Engineer. You’ll work on game features, engine systems and tech initiatives with an engineering mentor, three onsite days a week (Tue–Thu), contributing from idea to screen and learning the game development process.

You should be enrolled in CS/Software Engineering, graduating May 2028 or later, with entry-level experience and curiosity about AI-assisted tools.

Qualifications

• Legally authorised to work in Canada for the entire internship; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Enrolled in an accredited degree programme and able to return to school for at least one semester following the internship with EA.
• Graduating in May 2028 or later, including the time needed to complete the internship.
• Enrolled in an accredited programme in a related field (Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar).
• Entry-level experience.
• Familiar with C++ and at least one other programming language.
• Understand object-oriented programming and have used vector math or trigonometry in a project.
• Curious about AI-assisted development tools and able to explain, test and stand behind any code submitted, including code a tool helped write.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug features, systems and tools for a cross-platform game.
• Write C/C++ code that ships with the game.
• Follow best practices to maximise game performance across PC and console platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers, artists, designers and producers to take features from idea to screen.
• Use AI-assisted development tools, with guidance from the team, to explore code, prototype and test faster.

Skills

C++

Other language

OO programming

Education

CS/Software Engineering related

Job description

About the Role

This 8-month internship beginning in May 2027 will join the EA SPORTS UFC team as a C++ Software Engineer Intern. Reporting to a Senior Software Engineer and paired with an engineering mentor, the intern will work on a close-knit team, contribute to game features, engine systems and tech initiatives, and learn the game development process at EA and on UFC. The team works onsite at the Burnaby studio three days a week, Tuesday to Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and debug features, systems and tools for a cross-platform game.
• Write C/C++ code that ships with the game.
• Follow best practices to maximise game performance across PC and console platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers, artists, designers and producers to take features from idea to screen.
• Use AI-assisted development tools, with guidance from the team, to explore code, prototype and test faster.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Legally authorised to work in Canada for the entire internship; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Enrolled in an accredited degree programme and able to return to school for at least one semester following the internship with EA.
• Graduating in May 2028 or later, including the time needed to complete the internship.
• Enrolled in an accredited programme in a related field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar).
• Entry-level experience.
• Familiar with C++ and at least one other programming language.
• Understand object-oriented programming and have used vector math or trigonometry in a project.
• Curious about AI-assisted development tools and able to explain, test and stand behind any code submitted, including code a tool helped write.

Preferred Skills

• Prior internship, coursework, or personal projects in C++ are valued.
• Interest in games, including game jams, mods, engine projects (Unreal, Unity, Godot or your own) and clubs.
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities or clubs.

Workplace

• Onsite at the Burnaby studio three days a week, Tuesday to Thursday.

Salary

• British Columbia (depending on location, e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria): $65,000 - $70,000 CAD

About the Company

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment, connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.