Senior Software Engineer (C++/C#) - Frostbite

Frostbite; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 141,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

10 days sick leave

Health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Animation team. You will work on core animation systems that run in-game and on the tools used by content creators to build and author animation data, helping deliver immersive experiences.

Reporting to the Development Director in Animation, you will mentor junior engineers, own features from design through production, optimize performance, and collaborate with animators and game teams to turn creative concepts into playable, polished

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong C++ and C# programming skills.
• Experience with 3D math and transforms.
• Experience in game engine development.
• Performance and memory profiling experience.
• Experience with concurrent programming models.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build performant systems across the runtime animation engine and content creator tools.
• Own features from design through production, testing, and multi-platform support.
• Improve tool and game runtime performance.
• Collaborate with animators and game teams to turn concepts into playable features.
• Participate in design and code reviews to keep codebase reliable.
• Mentor junior engineers to support technical growth.

Skills

C++ / C#

3D math

Game engine development

Performance profiling

Concurrent programming

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

C++

C#

WPF

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.

Frostbite is EA's proprietary game engine, powering many of our leading titles across EA SPORTS, Battlefield, and more. We develop shared tools and technologies that connect and empower creators throughout EA. On Frostbite, you'll collaborate with accomplished teams and contribute to the foundation that enables the creation of immersive, high-quality games for players worldwide.

By joining us, you'll be at the forefront of game engine development. You will collaborate with a passionate team to push the boundaries of interactive realism and immersive gameplay, helping us shape the future of gaming technology and leave a lasting mark on the next generation of games.

Our Animation team oversees the core platform that animation technologies across AAA games are built upon. As part of our team, you will handle a variety of rewarding engineering challenges - from improving user workflows for content creators to optimizing real-time runtime performance. As a Senior Software Engineer in the Animation team, you will report to the Development Director in Animation. You'll work on core animation systems that run in-game, as well as the tools and workflows used by content creators to build and author animation data.

This role is Hybrid remote/in-office.

You Will

• Build performant systems and features across our runtime animation engine (C++) and content creator tools (C#).
• Take ownership of animation features from technical design through to production, testing, and multi-platform support.
• Improve tool and game runtime performance.
• Partner with animators, technical artists, and game development teams to turn creative concepts into playable features.
• Participate in design and code reviews, collaborating with the team to share knowledge and keep our codebase reliable and easy to work in.
• Mentor junior engineers on the team to support their technical growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong professional programming skills to improve and debug C++ and C# code
• Experience working with 3D math, including transforms, rotations, and coordinate systems
• Experience in game engine development
• Performance and memory profiling
• Experience with concurrent programming models
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Bonus Experience

• Experience in animation state machines or real-time simulation
• Experience with WPF / desktop UI development for asset pipelines and editor tools
• Experience targeting console platforms (PlayStation, 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)
  • $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.

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'll 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.