Software Engineer III -Software Engineer III - Temporary Full Time

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Health, dental, vision coverage

Basic life insurance

Job summary

Electronic Arts Canada is seeking an experienced .NET Software Engineer with a DevOps background to join the Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team. You will design RESTful services and backend components that support scalable game-title software, enabling development teams to deliver high-quality player experiences.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll translate product requirements into robust architectures, implement CI/CD, monitor systems, and mentor peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• High proficiency in C#/.NET with production-grade, maintainable code.
• Experience with C++.
• Experience with low level process debugging, debug symbols, operating systems, compilers or information security is a strong asset.
• Experience working on large-scale build/release systems or developer platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD principles and workflows.
• Experience designing and building scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills with risk identification and pragmatic solutions.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work in a hybrid, collaborative environment.
• Experience with system reliability, observability, and performance optimization.
• Experience with relational databases and NoSQL data modelling using Entity Framework.
• Experience leading the design, development, and maintenance of APIs and backend components/services.

Responsibilities

• Design large-scale, distributed systems with high availability, scalability, and performance requirements.
• Lead end-to-end development of complex features from design through deployment and operation.
• Translate ambiguous product requirements into clear technical designs and execution plans.
• Guide architectural decisions, evaluating trade-offs in scalability, reliability, cost, security, and maintainability.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability best practices; participate in on-call support rotations.
• Resolve complex production issues across multiple systems and dependencies.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and CI/CD best practices.
• Partner across internal teams to drive essential workflows for quality telemetry data.
• Remain current on industry standards and introduce innovative concepts for experimentation using data-driven metrics.
• Mentor and guide technical colleagues to foster technical excellence and ongoing development.

Skills

C#/.NET

C++

API design

CI/CD

Relational databases

NoSQL

Observability

Git

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Entity Framework

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP/Azure

CI/CD tooling

Job description

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.

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.

Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is integral to our development process. They consistently deliver actionable insights that help our game teams optimize software performance and elevate gameplay. Their dedicated efforts ensure we deliver cutting-edge entertainment experiences that captivate and inspire players and fans globally.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, we are seeking an experienced .NET Software Engineer with a strong DevOps background to join our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team. In this role, you will design and develop RESTful applications and tools that support software stability across EA's global game titles, enabling our development teams to deliver exceptional, high-quality player experiences. If you have a passion for building at scale without sacrificing quality, we invite you to help us empower game creators worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Design large-scale, distributed systems and services with high availability, scalability, and performance requirements.
• Lead the end-to-end development of complex features and systems, from design through deployment and ongoing operation.
• Translate ambiguous product requirements into clear technical designs and execution plans.
• Guide architectural decisions, evaluating trade-offs in scalability, reliability, cost, security, and maintainability.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability best practices; participate in on-call support rotations.
• Resolve complex production issues across multiple systems and dependencies.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and CI/CD best practices.
• Partner across internal teams to drive and facilitate essential workflows for quality telemetry data.
• Remain current on industry standards and introduce innovative concepts for experimentation, utilizing data-driven metrics to assess impact and efficacy.
• Mentor and guide technical colleagues to expand their skill sets, fostering an environment dedicated to technical excellence, innovation, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• High proficiency in C#/.NET with the ability to write production-grade, maintainable code.
• Experience with C++.
• Experience working with low level process debugging, debug symbols, operating systems, compilers or information security is a strong asset.
• Experience working on large-scale build/release systems or developer platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD principles and workflows.
• Experience designing and building scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and propose practical solutions.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid, collaborative environment.
• Experience with system reliability, observability, and performance optimization.
• Experience with relational databases and other database solutions including NoSQL, or columnar and data modelling as well as how to integrate them via Entity Framework.
• Experience leading the design, development, and maintenance of APIs and backend components/services.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Python and/or Rust is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with open security standards such as OAuth2 or OIDC
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools e.g., Docker, Kubernetes
• Familiarity with AI-driven coding and workflow tools.

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.

In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

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.