Technical Lead - Atlas (Build)

Electronic Arts (EA); Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Montreal is seeking a Technical Lead for the Atlas team. The role requires a strong background in game engineering and leadership skills to manage processes across projects. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Computer Science, deep knowledge of C#, C/C++, and extensive experience leading engineering teams. Competitive compensation and great perks are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health packages

Equity

RRSP company match

Free video games

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading large engineering teams, preferably across multiple sites and timezones.
• Experience working across multiple platforms and hardware generations.
• Ability to mentor and develop SEs and junior Tech Leads.

Responsibilities

• Understand technical and infrastructure changes and diagnose workflows across projects.
• Develop technical plans in partnership with executives.
• Improve workflows & release processes.

Skills

C#

C / C++

CI solutions

Perforce

Game engineering

Technical leadership

Education

BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Build systems

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Professional Profile Investigator Senior Technical Talent Acquisition at Electronic Arts (EA) Respawn, Battlefield Studios.

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.

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, the Battlefield team is looking to define the future of the first-person shooter. Comprised of 4 world-class studios across Criterion, DICE, Motive and Ripple Effect – all powered by the Foundational Tech team – what's forming on the horizon is a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

Our values : We believe every day our work should be better than it was the day before. We iterate, innovate, and support our devs as they grow in their crafts and push one another toward mastery. We believe in operating with integrity, and creating a diverse team where everyone's ideas are heard.

We're all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

We are looking for a Tech Lead at Motive Studio like you, with a drive for best-in-class game

system development and a passion for technical excellence. Must have passion for technical leadership and looking for an opportunity to be a leader in the development of exciting game projects. You will be challenged to understand the technical and infrastructure changes, diagnosing workflows across projects and code branches. Ideally, you also manage a large codebase and help improve workflows & release processes and partner with studio, franchise, and company level executives to develop technical plans.

Role Requirements :

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Deep game engineering background working on multiple titles and game engines.
• Experience working across multiple platforms and hardware generations such as PC, console or mobile.
• Extensive Knowledge of C#, CI solutions, Perforce, and build systems.
• Strong knowledge of C / C++.
• Familiarity with all technical aspects of game development including client, server, and backend tech stacks.
• 5+ years experience leading large engineering teams, preferably across multiple sites and timezones.
• Ability to mentor and develop SEs and junior Tech Leads.
• Experience working with shared technology providers to define roadmaps and promote the needs of our studio and titles.
• Experience managing a large code base with multiple simultaneous development branches.
• Comfortable partnering with studio, franchise, and company level executives to develop technical plans.
• Great collaborative skills that support an open working environment.
• Self-driven, with a strong sense of quality.

We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health and benefit packages, equity, RRSP company match (up to a fixed %), and of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives on creativity and individuality.

Next Steps

As part of the application process, we might ask you to perform a practical work exercise. Apply online with a resume.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

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Industries

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