Senior Gameplay Software Engineer - EA SPORTS UFC
EA SPORTS
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EA SPORTS in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to shape core player experiences and elevate combat systems. You will architect high‑performance gameplay, implement player controls, physics, animation trees, and AI behaviors in real time, collaborating with designers, animators and producers to turn ambitious concepts into smooth, responsive gameplay.
You will mentor junior engineers, optimize the engine, and drive innovation with emerging AI techniques, tooling, and profiling to
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software engineering in video game development with shipped titles or core gameplay work.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and OO design.
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, 3D math, and physics.
- Experience with debugging, memory optimization, multi-threading, and profiling.
Responsibilities
- Design, architect, implement, and refine high‑performance gameplay systems including combat logic, player controls, animation state machines, physics, and AI behaviors.
- Collaborate with designers, animators, audio, and producers to translate creative vision into engaging gameplay mechanics.
- Contribute to engine capabilities, multi‑threaded architecture, memory management, and network synchronization for smooth frame rates and responsive controls.
- Integrate emerging AI techniques and automation to improve workflows and gameplay.
- Build and maintain developer tools, editors, and profiling utilities to empower the team.
- Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers and promote best practices across the team.
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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.
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.
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.
franchise offers the electrifying spectacle and entertainment of MMA for over 20 million players across the globe. It delivers fluid and responsive mixed martial arts through inventive Gameplay Software Engineer - UFC gameplay technology.
We are looking for a passionate and talented Senior Gameplay Engineer to help shape the core player experience and elevate our combat systems to the next level. In this role, you will be a key architect of the moment-to-moment combat gameplay, driving how punches, kicks, takedowns, physics, and AI behaviors feel and react in real time. You will work at the intersection of technology and creativity, collaborating closely with game designers, animators, and technical leaders to turn ambitious design concepts into smooth, responsive, and visually stunning gameplay.
You will report to a Senior Gameplay Engineer and work closely with designers and producers to bring ideas to life.
- Design & Build Core Systems: Architect, implement, and refine high-performance gameplay systems including player controls, combat logic, character animation state machines, physics interactions, and spatial AI.
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner closely with designers, animators, audio engineers, and producers to translate creative vision into engaging, high-fidelity gameplay mechanics.
- Engine & Performance Optimization: Contribute to core engine capabilities, multi-threaded architecture, memory management, and network synchronization to ensure fluid frame rates and ultra-responsive controls.
- Integrate Emerging Tech & AI: Pioneer the integration of emerging AI techniques and automated workflows into development pipelines to enhance innovation, dynamic character behavior, and team efficiency.
- Tools & Workflow Development: Build and maintain developer-facing tools, editors, and performance profiling utilities to empower designers and animators.
- Tune & Polish: Continuously iterate on gameplay mechanics to ensure responsiveness, impact clarity, frame accuracy, and overall player satisfaction.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, promoting software engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence across the team.
At EA, we know that great talent comes from diverse backgrounds. You don’t need to meet 100% of the listed requirements to be a great fit for this role. If you meet most of these qualifications and are excited about building world‑class gameplay, we strongly encourage you to apply!
- Experience: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in video game development, with a strong portfolio of shipped titles or core gameplay systems work.
- Core Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in C++ and object-oriented software design.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, 3D math (linear algebra, vector math, quaternions), and physics.
- Deep experience with debugging, memory optimization, multi-threading, and performance profiling.
- System Expertise: Hands‑on experience developing gameplay systems such as combat mechanics, player controllers, animation trees/IK, physics, or game AI.
- Innovation Mindset: Proven track record or active affinity for leveraging emerging AI technologies and automation to optimize workflows and drive technical innovation.
- Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience developing for modern console platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S).
- Deep passion for combat sports (UFC, MMA, Boxing) or fighting games.
- Familiarity with dynamic animation techniques, procedural movement, or physics-driven hit reaction systems.
- Familiarity with modern version control tools (Perforce, Git).
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).
- British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$141,400 - $204,400 CAD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
For Canada, 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 other incentive programs.
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.
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