Madden NFL Technical Gameplay Designer (Hybrid Orlando)

Electronic Arts Ltd; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a Technical Game Designer for EA SPORTS Madden NFL Football in Orlando. You will work closely with design, engineering and content teams to prototype, implement, and polish new presentation features and complex systems from concept through live tuning.

You’ll prototype features, ensure quality through bug fixes and balancing, and help drive innovative Madden experiences that integrate with the core game.

Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages such as Lua, Python, JavaScript.
• Worked on multiple shipped titles as a Technical Designer.
• Passion for crafting gameplay systems and game modes.
• Familiarity with American football and football products.
• Deep understanding of the game design process and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Work with designers, engineers and other creatives to develop the vision and innovate on compelling gameplay systems.
• Implement and drive gameplay systems and/or modes from concept to ship quality.
• Align and collaborate with multiple disciplines and communicate the vision of gameplay features.
• Ensure a high-quality release by bug fixing, balancing, and creating a fun gameplay experience.
• Pitch ideas, provide feedback and rapid iteration with the team.
• Build Madden experiences (mechanics, modes, progression, tuning frameworks) that integrate into core game.
• Prototype new features quickly.
• Create robust scripting-driven implementations (logic, state machines, data setup) that are scalable and maintainable.

Skills

Lua

Python

JavaScript

C++

Shipped titles

Gameplay systems

American football knowledge

Live service multiplayer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Frostbite

Unity

GtkRadiant

Job description

Electronic Arts is seeking a Technical Game Designer for EA SPORTS Madden NFL Football in Orlando. You will work closely with design, engineering and content teams to prototype, implement, and polish new presentation features and complex systems from concept through live tuning.

You’ll prototype features, ensure quality through bug fixes and balancing, and help drive innovative Madden experiences that integrate with the core game.