Software Engineer (C#) - Tools & Technology

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Tools & Technology team. The role involves creating software solutions to support game studios in delivering AAA games. Candidates should have extensive experience in content creation tools, proficiency in C#, and a strong background in software development. Join a creative environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation per year

10 days sick time per year

Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance and disability insurance

Retirement plan for regular full-time employees

Qualifications

• 6+ years in content creation tools and software workflow improvements.
• Proficiency in C#, unit testing (XUnit, NUnit), and build systems.
• Experience with REST API, OpenApi, ASP.NET Core, and web development.

Responsibilities

• Create software solutions in tools, pipelines, and workflow development.
• Partner with end-users to gather requirements and maintain quality code.
• Optimize codebases and workflows, improving coding standards.

Skills

C#

Unit Testing

REST API

Web Development

Content Creation Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Development

Tools

GitLab Workflows

MSBuild

Job description

Role ID

209327

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

CTO - Creative Technologies

Work Model

Hybrid

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.

The Challenge Ahead:

As a Software Engineer within the Tools & Technology team, you will support the interoperability of EA's central technology group by working on tools that help our partner game studios to deliver AAA games. You will partner with a Product Owner and Technical Leads alongside a talented development team, while reporting to a team Development Director.

Day-to-day, you will:

Create software solutions in tools, pipelines, and workflow development.

Partner with our end-users to gather requirements and design, implement, debug, test, and maintain quality code.

Work with our development team to deliver iterations and features.

Optimize codebases and workflows, improving coding standards.

Collaborate with QA to enhance unit testing workflows.

You are/you have:

6+ years in content creation tools and software workflow improvements.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in software development.

Proficiency in C#, unit testing (XUnit, NUnit), and build systems (GitLab Workflows, NANT, MSBuild).

Experience with REST API, OpenApi, ASP.NET Core, and web development (React, Angular, Vue.js).

Experience in content creation pipelines.

Bonus if you have:

Python or C++ knowledge.

Experience with Source Code Control Systems (TFS, Perforce, SVN, GIT).

Familiarity with MongoDB, gRPC networking, Agile methodologies, and UI development.

Background in tool development for procedural content, character editing, and art pipelines.

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

In British Columbia, 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.