Generalist Software Engineer - EA SPORTS Technology Group

EA SPORTS; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

EA SPORTS is seeking a Generalist Software Engineer to work on groundbreaking gaming technologies and user experiences. This role focuses on architectural design and implementation across various platforms, requiring extensive experience in C++ and a strong understanding of game development technologies. Located in Vancouver, the position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation per year

Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in C++ software development.
• Experience with large-scale systems across multiple domains.
• Familiar with assembler and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Implement feature core logic and game flows.
• Provide technical solutions and optimizations.
• Collaborate with other domain owners for technology integration.

Skills

C++

Memory Management

Multithreading

Scripting (Python, Lua)

Geometry

Linear Algebra

Calculus

Physics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DirectX

OpenGL

Metal

Job description

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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.

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 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, FIFA soccer, NHL hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.

Our Advanced Technology Group is part of the EA SPORTS Technology organization, focusing on identifying and creating new, scalable technologies for game teams. We closely collaborate with game teams, central art teams, and the Frostbite engine team; though the technologies developed can apply to many different engines, environments, and hardware platforms. You will work on our strategic, multi-year projects focused on user-generated experiences, improved creation pipelines and runtime functionality, both internal and player facing, for all EA SPORTS titles.

As a Generalist Software Engineer, 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 on developing the game's foundation layer.

Your Responsibilities

• You will work on implementation of feature's core logic, game flows, and screens / components.
• You will work on technical solutions covering main areas of game development technologies, game features and optimizations of frame-rate and load-times
• You will provide feedback, guidance and solutions for improvement and optimizations
• You will work with other domain owners to integrate and develop technologies into the game
• You will analyze impact to above mentioned metrics throughout the development cycle

Your Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in C++ software development
• Proficiency in integrating and maintaining large-scale systems covering multiple domains
• Understanding of memory management, multithreaded job system and run-time optimization and job-based architectures might come in handy
• Knowledge of assembler, scripting languages (Python, Lua) and C#
• Experience with 3rd party APIs
• Strong understanding of geometry, linear algebra, calculus, and physics as they pertain to transformations and motions in 3D Space
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience
• Experience with any of these beneficial, but not required : XBOX and PlayStation platforms; Mobile, PC, or Cloud-based games, graphics libraries such as DirectX, OpenGL, or Metal

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

• 96,400 - $133,900 CAD

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including 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 equity.

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Computer Games

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