Generalist Software Engineer - EA Sports FC

EA SPORTS; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 122,300 - 170,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

10 days sick time

Top-up to EI/QPIP benefits

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus and equity

Job summary

EA SPORTS in Vancouver is seeking a Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge technology, tools, and frameworks for EA SPORTS FC. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across locations to deliver features and drive technical innovation.

The role requires 6+ years in software engineering, strong C++ skills, OO design, and experience with PC and PlayStation/Xbox platforms. You will review code, optimize performance, and mentor others while shipping reliable software.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in software engineering, preferably within game development.
• Strong experience working in C++ software development at a professional level.
• Experience debugging complex bugs through multiple techniques.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and OO design principles
• Ability to quickly understand existing and unfamiliar code and modify it.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with multiple disciplines
• Experience working on PC and either/or PlayStation and Xbox

Responsibilities

• Participate with design and development of core systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations to ensure seamless integration and delivery of a feature.
• Help drive technical innovation and excellence, optimising code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work with designers and producers to translate creative concepts into reliable software solutions.
• Be responsible for your own work, collaborating in code reviews and contributing to the quality of the code base.
• Share progress with your team, reporting to technical leadership and production, collaborating with the wider team and being an active participant in team culture.

Skills

6+ years software engineering

C++ development

Debugging complex bugs

OO design principles

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

PC/PlayStation/Xbox experience

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.

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 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.

At the heart of EA SPORTS is the FC franchise. EA SPORTS FC is the world's #1 best-selling video game with over 200M engaged players across multiple platforms, including console, PC, and mobile. Innovation, passion, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. With studios in Vancouver, Bucharest, and Cologne, we're looking for the brightest talent, so we can continue to create experiences that connect with millions of hearts and minds the world over.

As a Software Engineer, you'll develop cutting-edge technology, tools, and frameworks to shape the next big leap forward. Collaborate with passionate colleagues to create ground-breaking features that redefine the gaming experience. Get ready to leave your mark on the next major evolution of EA SPORTS FC!

Responsibilities

• Participate with design and development of core systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations to ensure seamless integration and delivery of a feature.
• Help drive technical innovation and excellence, optimising code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work with designers and producers to translate creative concepts into reliable software solutions.
• Be responsible for your own work, collaborating in code reviews and contributing to the quality of the code base.
• Share progress with your team, reporting to technical leadership and production, collaborating with the wider team and being an active participant in team culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in software engineering, preferably within game development.
• Strong experience working in C++ software development at a professional level.
• Experience debugging complex bugs through multiple techniques.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and OO design principles
• Ability to quickly understand existing and unfamiliar code and modify it.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with multiple disciplines
• Experience working on PC and either/or PlayStation and 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) *$122,300 - $170,700 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.

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.