Software Engineer II

EA Sports; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

EA SPORTS FC Mobile team in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Software Engineer II to drive development of high-performance mobile web interfaces and client-side applications.

You will own features end-to-end, collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining code quality and fast user experiences.

The role emphasizes frontend architecture, responsive UI, and integration with backend services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering in modern web app development.
• Deep hands-on proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3, and responsive UI architecture.
• Ability to work across the tech stack and adapt to feature needs.
• Strong track record in optimizing client rendering and memory efficiency on mobile browsers.
• Experience with RESTful API integration and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Feature Ownership & Tech Design: define UI state, API contracts, and task breakdowns for complex web modules.
• Frontend Performance: optimize rendering, memory use, and frame rates for mobile browsers.
• Fullstack Versatility: contribute to fullstack workflows and backend API integrations when needed.
• Telemetry & RCA: debug cross-layer issues and provide durable fixes with clear root-cause analysis.
• Code Reviews & Mentorship: enforce TS/React best practices and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML5/CSS3

UI state management

Frontend architecture

RESTful APIs

Performance optimization

React

TypeScript

Tools

Node.js

GSAP

Redis

HTML5 Canvas

Job description

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.

EA SPORTS™ FC Mobile is the world’s most played football game on mobile, connecting millions of players across the globe. The Kuala Lumpur EA SPORTS™ FC Mobile team is part of our global development organization and is expanding to take on new challenges and opportunities. We value creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence — believing that great games are built by empowered teams who innovate, share ideas, and learn from one another.

Location & Work Model

Onsite in Kuala Lumpur

Tech Stack Focus: Fullstack Web Technologies (React, TypeScript, Node.js), GSAP, Redis, HTML 5 Canvas

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer II on the FC Mobile team, you will drive the development and technical refinement of high-performance mobile web interfaces and client-side web applications. While this role leans heavily toward frontend architecture, responsive UI design, and rendering performance, we value versatile engineers with a broad technical mindset who can comfortably adapt across the tech stack and collaborate seamlessly on backend APIs and service integrations.

In this role, you will take end-to-end technical ownership of medium-to-large feature modules—from UI state management and client performance tuning to API integration and occasional backend service updates. You will partner closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to negotiate technical scope, identify edge cases early, enforce clean engineering standards, and mentor associate and mid-level engineers.

This role reports to the Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Execution

• Feature Ownership & Tech Design: Lead technical specification, UI state design, and task breakdowns for complex web modules; define clean API contracts and anticipate edge cases.
• Frontend Performance & Client Optimization: Architect fluid, responsive web interfaces; optimize rendering performance, memory consumption, and frame rates for resource-constrained mobile browser environments.
• Fullstack Versatility & Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility across the tech stack by contributing to fullstack web workflows, integrating backend RESTful services, and taking on backend component updates or API integrations when needed.
• Telemetry, Debugging & RCA: Debug complex issues across client and network layers using profiling tools to deliver clear root-cause analysis (RCA) and durable technical fixes.

Quality, Collaboration & Governance

• Cross-Functional Scoping: Partner with product owners, UI/UX designers, and backend leads to assess technical feasibility, evaluate pre-development risks, and estimate task complexity.
• Multi-Layered Testing: Author automated test suites (unit, component, and end-to-end) across frontend modules and API client logic to maintain high code quality and reliability.
• Code Reviews & Mentorship: Conduct constructive peer code reviews, enforce TypeScript/React best practices, and mentor associate and junior engineers to maintain high engineering standards across the team.

Qualifications

Core Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong foundation in modern web application development.
• Deep hands-on proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3, responsive UI architecture, and robust client-side state management patterns.
• Demonstrated adaptability and breadth across web technologies, with a strong willingness to work across different parts of the tech stack as team and feature needs evolve.
• Solid track record of optimizing client rendering performance, memory efficiency, and responsiveness in mobile browsers.
• Practical experience with RESTful API integration, client-server data synchronization, and automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, e2e).
• Strong product and UX sensitivity, with a keen eye for UI design detail and a proactive mindset toward driving exceptional, intuitive user experiences and frontend excellence.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)

• Backend engineering experience with Node.js, server frameworks, or microservices is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with relational/NoSQL databases, distributed caching (e.g., Redis), or background worker pipelines.
• Experience with web graphics/animation pipelines (e.g., HTML5 Canvas, GSAP, or WebGL) or design system integration.
• Experience leading technical design for medium-sized features, evaluating edge cases, performing code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.

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.