Software Engineer II - Social Platform

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

Job summary

A leading gaming company based in Metro Vancouver seeks a Software Developer to build a cross-game, cross-platform Social Platform. The role involves developing large-scale backend services and requires proficiency in Java and Go, with experience in cloud technology. Competitive compensation package with benefits included. This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation per year

10 days sick time per year

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Bonus and equity options

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Java and Go programming.
• 3+ years of experience working on online services at an internet consumer scale.
• Experience working with cloud technology to build SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

• Create and work on large-scale distributed backend services.
• Resolve defects during various testing phases.
• Design large portions of software from features to entire applications.

Skills

Proficiency with Java and Go programming

3+ years of experience working on online services

Experience working with cloud technology

Experience with DevOps and Agile development

Experience with source control systems

Tools

Kubernetes

Amazon Web Services

Kafka

ElasticSearch

Redis

Job description

Overview

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A team where everyone makes play happen. The Infrastructure and Platform Services team (IPS) powers EA's live games and player experiences, delivering a deep portfolio of digital platform gaming services and production infrastructure. As a Software Developer on our Social Platform team, you will help to build our cross-game, cross-platform, and always-on Social Platform that supports social relationships and interactions for EA's network of games, handling several hundred-thousand requests per second and server-side systems. You will report to the Sr. Manager of Engineering. This is a hybrid remote / in-office role.

Responsibilities

• You will create and work on large-scale distributed backend services, creating new features and updating existing ones.
• You will resolve defects during QA testing, pre-production, production, and from the live environment.
• You will design large portions of the software, from features to entire applications.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Java and Go programming
• 3+ years of experience working on online services (preferably gRPC) at an internet consumer scale
• Experience working with cloud technology and cloud provider services to build SaaS applications
• Experience with DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and Agile development
• Experience with source control systems (preferably using git)

Bonus

• Experience working with Kubernetes
• Experience building on Amazon Web Services
• Experience using technologies such as Kafka, ElasticSearch, Redis, NATS, MongoDB, YugabyteDB, or other SQL or NoSQL DBMS in production systems
• Experience using GenAI tools to boost productivity
• Experience with load testing and performance analysis of distributed systems

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.