Software Engineer II

Electronic Arts; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Guildford is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (iOS) to design and develop engaging applications for their social sports media app. This role requires strong proficiency in Swift and experience with API integrations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of iOS development experience and is adept at collaborating within cross-functional teams. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits focusing on wellness and inclusivity.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Mental well‑being support

Paid time off

Family leaves

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional iOS development experience.
• Demonstrated experience with API integrations.
• Solid understanding of iOS architecture patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain iOS applications using Swift.
• Implement robust API integrations with backend systems.
• Collaborate with design, backend, and product partners.

Skills

Proficiency in Swift

iOS frameworks knowledge (SwiftUI, Combine)

API integrations (REST, GraphQL)

CI/CD pipelines familiarity

Debugging and profiling skills

Job description

Locations: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Role ID: 211248

Worker Type: Regular Employee

Studio/Department: Marketing

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 future of entertainment is interactive, and our Ventures Group plays an important role in this future by building content, culture, and community that take us Beyond Gaming. We empower audiences to Play, Create, Watch, and Connect across our amazing franchises and experiences, including The Sims, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, Apex Legends, and Battlefield. We’re a multi‑functional group, with world‑class expertise in building fandom, driving interactive storytelling, and positioning our franchises at the center of the broader entertainment ecosystem.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (iOS) to help build engaging iOS applications for our social sports media app. This is a hands‑on role for a developer who thrives on delivering features that integrate deeply with backend services. You will help ensure our apps are connected, performant, and provide seamless social experiences for millions of players and fans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain iOS applications using Swift.
• Implement and optimize robust API integrations (REST and GraphQL) with backend systems.
• Collaborate with design, backend, and product partners to deliver end‑to‑end features.
• Ensure code is clean, testable, and performant, following best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Stay up to date with Apple frameworks and evolving SDKs.

How Your Success Will Be Measured:

• Reliable delivery of API‑driven features that meet product requirements.
• Quality and stability of integrations with backend services.
• Effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver seamless app experiences.
• Growth in technical expertise and ownership.

What You Bring:

• 3-5+ years of professional iOS development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Swift, with knowledge of modern iOS frameworks (SwiftUI, Combine, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining API integrations (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and monitoring tools.
• Experience in performance tuning, debugging, and profiling tools.
• Solid understanding of iOS architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, VIPER, etc.).

Soft Skills & Values:

Team player with strong communication skills.

Curious and adaptable engineer with a growth mindset.

Commitment to inclusivity, trust, and continuous improvement.

Passion for building social, connected iOS apps.

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.