Gameplay Software Engineer - EA SPORTS FC

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 3 weeks

Sick leave 10 days

Top-up benefits for EI/QPIP

Extended health/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus programs

Job summary

EA SPORTS FC Gameplay Team in Canada is seeking a Gameplay Software Engineer to design and implement gameplay systems, work with a proprietary engine, and prototype new mechanics. You will translate designer visions into executable code and build tools to streamline development.

Requirements include a CS degree, strong C++, multithreading, and hands-on experience with AI, multiplayer, or gameplay subsystems, with a focus on performance and debugging in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Proficiency with C++ and experience in object-oriented design and implementation.
• Experience architecting and implementing AI, character control, multiplayer, or other gameplay-related systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of good software programming practices.
• Understanding of multithreaded architectures and synchronization principles.
• Excellent debugging experience using tools to help debug.
• Understand performance implications of Gameplay systems & algorithms and how to improve.

Responsibilities

• Bring the vision of the artists and designers to life.
• Design and write the code that runs and controls the game, incorporating and adapting existing libraries and writing custom code.
• Prototype new mechanics to prove designs and improve on mechanics.
• Design technical designs for Gameplay systems.
• Develop tools and workflows to produce new game features.
• Work with a proprietary engine to develop shareable code and interface correctly with the engine.

Skills

C++ proficiency

OO design

Multithreading

Debugging

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

About the Role

The EA SPORTS FC Gameplay Team is at the core of the user experience and is valued tremendously in the company. Gameplay Software Engineers are much more involved in design than typical SEs, implementing details from high-level designs provided by designers. The role reports into the Development Director of Gameplay. The team uses advanced workflow and supporting tools that allow for quick iteration, enabling code changes to be seen directly in the game without much delay.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring the vision of the artists and designers to life.
• Design and write the code that runs and controls the game, incorporating and adapting existing libraries and writing custom code.
• Prototype new mechanics to prove designs and improve on mechanics.
• Design technical designs for Gameplay systems.
• Develop tools and workflows to produce new game features.
• Work with a proprietary engine to develop shareable code and interface correctly with the engine.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.
• Proficiency with C++ and experience in object-oriented design and implementation.
• Experience architecting and implementing A.I., character control, multiplayer, or other gameplay-related systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of good software programming practices.
• Understanding of multithreaded architectures and synchronization principles.
• Excellent debugging experience using tools to help debug.
• Understand performance implications of Gameplay systems & algorithms and how to improve.

Benefits & Perks

• Vacation (3 weeks per year to start).
• 10 days per year of sick time.
• Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave).
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plan for regular full-time employees.
• Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

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. As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.