Software Engineer (C++), Character Technologies - Frostbite

Electronic Arts Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 3 weeks per year

Top-up to EI/QPIP benefits

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Character Technologies team working with the Frostbite engine in Vancouver. The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced engineers to advance character customization, rigging, and avatar rendering across EA titles.

You will contribute high-quality C++ and C# code, optimize performance, and leverage AI-powered tools to improve workflows and engine efficiency. Hybrid work requires three days in-office weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics or equivalent practical industry experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with C++ and C#.
• Solid foundation in 3D mathematics: linear algebra, quaternions, matrices.
• Experience in performance analysis, memory management, and multithreaded programming.
• Proficient with large-scale source control (Git/Perforce) and collaborative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and maintain character technologies (rigging, customization, avatars).
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality C++ and C# code for systems, tools, and prototypes.
• Use AI-powered development tools to improve engine performance and iteration speed.
• Identify and address technical challenges with scalable, well-architected solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to uphold standards.

Skills

C++

C#

3D math

Performance analysis

Multithreading

Git

Perforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Math/Physics

Tools

Git

Perforce

Job description

Software Engineer (C++), Character Technologies - Frostbite

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.

Reporting to the Development Director, you will collaborate with experienced engineers across Frostbite and game teams to pioneer next-generation character customization, rigging, and avatar rendering technologies. You will help ensure our shared core technologies seamlessly support the evolving creative and technical needs of our internal partners.

This is a hybrid role based in Vancouver, with three days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• You will collaborate with senior engineers and team members to develop, enhance, and maintain character technologies, including rigging, character scalability, customization systems, deformation, and digital avatars.
• You will Write, test, and maintain high-quality C++ and C# code for systems, tools, and prototypes that power our core character technologies and enable high-quality player experiences.
• You will Use AI-powered and agentic development tools to improve existing technologies and workflows, driving measurable improvements in engine performance, memory efficiency, and content creator iteration speed.
• You will identify and address technical challenges, taking ownership of well-architected, scalable solutions within your responsibilities.
• You will participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team collaboration to uphold engineering standards, and share knowledge

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent practical industry experience
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, building, and delivering large-scale systems using C++ and C#
• Solid foundation in 3D mathematics, including linear algebra, vector calculus, 3D transformations, quaternions, and matrices
• Hands-on experience in performance analysis, profiling, GPU compute and rendering pipelines, runtime optimization, memory management, and multithreaded programming
• Proficient with large-scale source code management systems and version control tools (e.g., Perforce or Git)

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 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 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.