Senior Full Stack Engineer

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a skilled developer to join their team. The role involves designing and maintaining scalable cloud-hosted services while troubleshooting complex production issues. Ideal candidates should possess experience in Python and C++, with a strong understanding of client/server architectures and web technologies. This position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including vacation and health coverage.

Benefits

3 weeks of vacation

10 days of sick leave

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience building, shipping, and supporting scalable, cloud-hosted services.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Python and C++.
• Strong understanding of client/server architectures and HTTP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across the technology stack.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable solutions.

Skills

Cloud-hosted services development

Python

C++

Docker

Kubernetes

Machine Learning

Git

RESTful APIs

WebSocket-based data streaming

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Polars

Job description

Overview

Role ID 212471

Worker Type: Regular Employee

Studio/Department

Work Model: Hybrid

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues quickly across the full technology stack (backend, frontend, and data).
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and data pipelines using Python and modern frameworks.
• Setup and optimize data streaming solutions to ensure real-time data processing and reliability.
• Design, build, and maintain cloud-hosted data pipelines and services used in production
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including central platform teams and DevOps, to deliver reliable solutions

Qualifications

• Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or 5+ years of hands-on professional software development experience
• Experience building, shipping, and supporting scalable, cloud-hosted services
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Python and C++
• Strong understanding of client/server architectures, HTTP, RESTful APIs, and WebSocket-based data streaming
• Experience contributing to modern web application frontends
• Hands-on experience with machine learning data frames, including tools like Polars
• Experience deploying and operating services using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with at least one major public cloud platform (GCP, AWS, Azure)
• Working knowledge of modern database technologies
• Proficiency with source control systems such as Git or Perforce
• Experience load testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud service performance
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new technologies
• Bonus: Experience with animation systems or pipelines

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

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

For 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\u2019re 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.