Software Engineer - EA Sports Security

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company is looking for an experienced software engineer to join their EA Security team. In this role, you will build and ship features across game clients and online services, refactor codebases, and collaborate with game teams to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in computer science and over 5 years of experience in C++ or Java, with a strong problem-solving mindset. Join us to protect the future of interactive entertainment.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation per year

10 days sick leave

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with C++ and/or Java.
• Experience building scalable systems using solid engineering practices.
• Comfortable working with large codebases in live environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship features that run across game clients and online services.
• Maintain production systems, ensuring stability and performance.
• Modernize and refactor older codebases for improved performance.

Skills

C++

Java

Problem-solving mindset

Collaboration across teams

Experience with large, existing codebases

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Online games familiarity

Job description

Role ID

211707

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

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 EA Security team makes sure that play is fair and protected, so it stays fun and exciting. We defend not only our players, but EA itself: our people’s work, our games, our data, and our infrastructure. Powered by deep technical expertise, we use cutting-edge engineering, automation, and intelligence to tackle threats on a global scale. Whether it’s securing game services, combating fraud, or supporting fair play, we’re at the frontline of protecting the future of interactive entertainment. Join us and help keep the world of play — and EA — secure.

What You’ll Do

• Build and ship features that run across game clients and online services
• Improve and maintain production systems, keeping them stable, fast, and healthy over time
• Modernize and refactor older codebases to improve performance and scalability
• Review designs and code with an eye toward robustness and long-term maintainability
• Turn partner needs and constraints into practical, scalable engineering solutions
• Work closely with game teams, data partners, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality results

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional experience with C++ and/or Java
• Comfort working with large, existing codebases in live environments
• Experience building scalable systems using solid engineering practices
• A problem-solver mindset and the ability to collaborate across teams

Nice to Have

• Experience working on game integrity or anti-cheat systems
• Built internal tools to detect or prevent abuse, automation, or exploitation
• Familiarity with online games, especially those with virtual economies
• Shipped or supported game development projects
• Exposure to enterprise-scale systems and engineering best practices

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 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.