Generalist Software Engineer - EA SPORTS FC

EA Sports; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 3 weeks

Sick time 10 days

EI/QPIP top-up

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

EA Sports is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to core systems and cutting-edge features for EA SPORTS FC. You will collaborate across global teams to ship reliable software, optimize performance, and help drive innovation in gameplay technology.

The role emphasizes strong C++ expertise, OO design, and the ability to understand and modify existing code while working with designers, producers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality experiences on PC and console platforms.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in game development.
• Strong professional C++ software development experience.
• Ability to debug complex bugs using multiple techniques.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Ability to quickly understand existing and unfamiliar code and modify it.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with multiple disciplines.
• Experience working on PC and either PlayStation or Xbox.

Responsibilities

• Participate with design and development of core systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations to deliver features.
• Drive technical innovation and excellence, optimizing code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work with designers and producers to translate concepts into reliable software solutions.
• Be responsible for your own work, participate in code reviews and contribute to code quality.
• Report progress to technical leadership and production, and engage in team culture.

Skills

6+ years

C++ development

Debugging complex bugs

OO design principles

Read and modify code

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

PC/PS/Xbox platform experience

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

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.

With more opportunity than ever to design, innovate, and create new, immersive experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and connection to fans everywhere, we invite you to join our passionate and dynamic team as we pioneer the future of football fandom.

As a Software Engineer, you'll develop cutting-edge technology, tools, and frameworks to shape the next big leap forward. Collaborate with passionate colleagues to create ground-breaking features that redefine the gaming experience. Get ready to leave your mark on the next major evolution of EA SPORTS™ FC!

Your Responsibilities

• Participate with design and development of core systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations to ensure seamless integration and delivery of a feature.
• Help drive technical innovation and excellence, optimising code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work with designers and producers to translate creative concepts into reliable software solutions.
• Be responsible for your own work, collaborating in code reviews and contributing to the quality of the code base.
• Share progress with your team, reporting to technical leadership and production, collaborating with the wider team and being an active participant in team culture.

Your Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in software engineering, preferably within game development.
• Strong experience working in C++ software development at a professional level.
• Experience debugging complex bugs through multiple techniques.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and OO design principles
• Ability to quickly understand existing and unfamiliar code and modify it.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with multiple disciplines
• Experience working on PC and either/or PlayStation and Xbox

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) $122,300 - $170,700 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

Benefits

• 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 you welcome 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 to regular full-time employees
• Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and 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.