Technical Director - Frostbite

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Director at a leading game development company, where you will push the boundaries of game technology. This role involves guiding teams in delivering innovative solutions, mentoring aspiring leaders, and shaping technical policies. You will collaborate with various departments to align technology strategies and ensure high-quality delivery. If you are passionate about game development and eager to make a significant impact in a supportive and creative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation per year

10 days sick time

Paid parental leave

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Free games

Bonus eligibility

Equity options

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software design within a distributed team.
• 10+ years in software development with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver Frostbite technologies across EA.
• Mentor technical leaders and oversee software quality.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Agile Development

Software Design

Memory Management

Computational Efficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Role ID

207482

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

CTO - Frostbite

Flexible Work Arrangement

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.

Join Our Team as a Technical Director!

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of game development? We are looking for a Technical Director to join our Frostbite Sports and Skate team in Vancouver. Reporting to the Director of Engine Development, you’ll help shape the future of Audio, Movie, and UI technologies in our game engine. This is a collaborative role where you’ll engage other leaders in aligning technology strategies, manage organisational risks and help guide FC technology requirements across all of Frostbite.

About Frostbite:

Frostbite is EA's cutting-edge game engine, powering some of our biggest games. Our mission is to empower game creators across all our studios to bring their ideas to life, by providing a flexible engine that fosters innovation across all disciplines.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead and inspire teams to deliver top-tier Frostbite technologies across EA.
2. Guide technical leaders to develop plans that align with project goals, ensuring efficient and high-quality delivery.
3. Mentor aspiring technical leaders, nurturing the next generation of talent.
4. Oversee the quality and maintainability of software, driving automation strategies.
5. Champion Frostbite-wide projects and foster collaboration between teams.
6. Shape and communicate technical policies, ensuring agreement across leaders.
7. Collaborate with the Group Technical Director to align technical decisions with strategic goals.

What We're Looking For:

1. Experience (5+ years) in designing software within a distributed team.
2. Experience leading multiple technical leaders and projects concurrently.
3. Expertise in C++ and proficiency in additional languages like C#, Java, or Python.
4. Strong background in Agile development and continuous delivery practices.
5. Proficient in optimizing systems for computational efficiency and memory management.
6. A minimum of 10 years in software development, with 3+ years leading developers.
7. At least 5 years in AAA game or game engine development.
8. Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial: Audio, Movie, UI, or Rendering technologies.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to join a dynamic team, working at the cutting edge of game technology in a supportive and creative atmosphere. If you’re excited to make a difference and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you!

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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.