Senior Software Engineer - Frostbite

Frostbite; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 141,400 - 204,400; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts in British Columbia (Vancouver) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build across Frostbite’s UI framework, pipelines, and runtime tech, with an emphasis on AI-assisted development workflows. You will report to an Engine Development Leader, collaborate with engineers across game teams and central technology, and help shape how AI is applied to game development at EA.

The role offers growth opportunities and impact on tooling, performance, and user interface experiences used

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with C++ proficiency.
• Experience designing UI systems, frameworks, or tools in a game engine or large-scale environment.
• Experience applying AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Initially develop user interface framework technology and, over time, contribute to scalable systems and tools across Frostbite.
• You and your team will contribute to large-scale technical migrations and modernization efforts across Frostbite.
• Apply AI-assisted tools and techniques across design, implementation, testing, and debugging to improve the quality and speed of our delivery.
• Partner with our game teams to turn their requirements into engine and workflow improvements.
• Take ownership of technical challenges from design through delivery as our priorities evolve.
• You will communicate progress against technical commitments, sharing insights across our engineering organization.

Skills

C++

UI framework design

AI-assisted development

Cross-team collaboration

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.

Central Technology (CT)

Central Technology is the force multiplier, accelerating creative opportunity and progress at EA. We're a world-class community of technologists, innovators, strategists, and orchestrators transforming interactive entertainment. Together, we power the platforms, AI-driven tools, live services, and infrastructure that ensure global scale, secure player experiences, and unlock bold new possibilities.

Frostbite

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.

Summary

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build across tools, pipelines, and runtime tech using AI-assisted development workflows, initially focused on runtime user interface framework technology. You will have opportunities to grow your ownership across the engine and shape how we apply AI to game development at EA. You will report to an Engine Development Leader and collaborate with engineers across our game teams and central technology, and help build the future of UI technology at EA.

Responsibilities

• Initially develop user interface framework technology and, over time, contribute to scalable systems and tools across Frostbite.
• You and your team will contribute to large-scale technical migrations and modernization efforts across Frostbite.
• Apply AI-assisted tools and techniques across design, implementation, testing, and debugging to improve the quality and speed of our delivery.
• Partner with our game teams to turn their requirements into engine and workflow improvements.
• Take ownership of technical challenges from design through delivery as our priorities evolve.
• You will communicate progress against technical commitments, sharing insights across our engineering organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with proficiency in C++.
• Demonstrated ability designing and building user interface systems, frameworks, or tools in a game engine or large-scale environment.
• Experience applying AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering workflows.
• Contributed to large-scale migrations, modernization efforts, or architecture changes.
• Experience collaborating effectively across multiple teams, including distributed teams working across different time zones.

Pay Transparency - North America

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 equity.

Compensation And Benefits

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.

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.

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.