Gameplay Software Engineer - Real-Time Sports AI

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Vancouver is looking for a Gameplay Software Engineer to design, innovate, and create immersive football experiences. This role involves bringing artistic visions to life, writing and controlling game code, and developing new features using a proprietary engine. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science, be proficient in C++, and possess a strong understanding of software programming and debugging practices. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Vacation (3 weeks per year to start)

Sick time (10 days per year)

Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work options

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent training and professional experience

Tools

C++

Job description

A leading gaming company in Vancouver is looking for a Gameplay Software Engineer to design, innovate, and create immersive football experiences. This role involves bringing artistic visions to life, writing and controlling game code, and developing new features using a proprietary engine. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science, be proficient in C++, and possess a strong understanding of software programming and debugging practices. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.