Senior Online Game Engineer (C++/C#)

EA SPORTS; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EA SPORTS is seeking an Online Software Engineer to build networked game experiences for its titles. The role combines C++ Unreal game development with C# .NET web services, reporting to a Software Engineering Manager and collaborating with a Technical Lead to estimate, build, and improve projects.

The position is Hybrid/Onsite in Orlando, FL or Madrid, Spain, with responsibilities spanning from client UI to backend services and databases powering gameplay experiences.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience with C#/.NET backend and C++ for Unreal Engine game development.
• Experience developing in and debugging multi-threaded/concurrent architectures.
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g. MySQL, SQL, Redis).
• Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Leverage EA’s Digital Platform technologies to implement server features, components, and services.
• Create and maintain client code to support features and improve multiplayer experiences.
• Optimize client and server online systems to improve latency, reliability, scalability, performance, and memory.
• Design and iterate on architecture and infrastructure improvements for live systems and workflows.
• Work closely with partner teams to stand up and maintain online infrastructure and services for the title.
• Own experiences through the full stack, from UI in the game client all the way to the backend services and databases that power those experiences.

Skills

C#/NET

C++ Unreal

Multithreading

Databases

Networking

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

Redis

SQL

Job description

EA SPORTS is seeking an Online Software Engineer to build networked game experiences for its titles. The role combines C++ Unreal game development with C# .NET web services, reporting to a Software Engineering Manager and collaborating with a Technical Lead to estimate, build, and improve projects.

The position is Hybrid/Onsite in Orlando, FL or Madrid, Spain, with responsibilities spanning from client UI to backend services and databases powering gameplay experiences.