Senior Software Engineer: Gameplay AI

Electronic Arts; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 545,375 - 763,525; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Paid time off

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Stockholm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay AI) to drive innovation in AI technology for the Battlefield franchise. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in video game development, particularly in C++, and demonstrates expertise in AI systems.

This role involves collaborating with engineers and designers, implementing features, and mentoring team members. EA offers a holistic benefits package that emphasizes physical, mental, and financial wellness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in video game development or equivalent software experience.
• Experience in developing gameplay systems.
• Familiarity with performance-critical code.

Responsibilities

• Implement gameplay AI features in partnership with the AI Design team.
• Develop and improve Battlefield AI systems.
• Mentor engineers through technical guidance.

Skills

C++ development

AI systems (behavior trees, pathfinding)

Debugging and optimization

Collaboration in game development

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay AI)

The ideal candidate is a passionate and experienced developer who thrives in collaborative environments, excels at solving complex technical challenges, and is eager to shape the future of AI technology in the Battlefield franchise. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical leaders to build scalable AI technology, support innovation across current and future Battlefield titles, and mentor others while pushing the boundaries of gameplay AI.

Responsibilities

• Implement gameplay AI features in partnership with the AI Design team.
• Develop new AI technology and improve existing Battlefield AI systems.
• Contribute to shared AI technology used across multiple Battlefield projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable AI features.
• Mentor engineers through technical guidance, reviews, and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in video games development or equivalent software development experience.
• Experience developing gameplay systems in C++.
• Experience with AI systems such as behavior trees, goal-oriented action planning, and pathfinding algorithms.
• Experience debugging, profiling, and optimizing performance‑critical code.
• Experience working within large‑scale game development environments.

About Electronic Arts

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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, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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