Senior Software Engineer

Respawn Entertainment; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Respawn Entertainment is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our hybrid team in Washington. You will develop and maintain large-scale codebases, contribute to networking, and own engine systems with a focus on performance and stability for consoles and dedicated servers.

Applicants should have 5+ years of software or game dev experience, strong C/C++, Python, and profiling skills. A Bachelor's degree in CS or engineering is required, with collaboration across a world-class engineering

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining software or equivalent game development experience.
• Experience working in large, shared codebases (not necessarily games!).
• Strong working knowledge of C/C++.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python.
• Experience with profiling and optimizing software.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale codebases across a variety of levels of abstraction
• Collaborate with other engineers to quantify game performance, prevent regressions and improve launch stability.
• Improve our online multiplayer experience by contributing strong networking code
• Design, own and maintain engine systems, focused on performance and stability across consoles and dedicated servers.
• Analyze performance data results, identify crashes and defects, and guide improvements that directly impact the player experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

5+ years of software development or game dev experience

C/C++

Python

Performance profiling

Large codebases

Tools

Profiling tools

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.

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.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Hybrid - Vancouver or Los Angeles

Reports to: Technical Director

Job Summary

Founded in 2010, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Respawn Entertainment is the Academy Award-winning studio behind Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars Jedi titles. Join us to help shape the future of one of the world’s leading live service franchises: Apex Legends.

Responsibilities

• Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale codebases across a variety of levels of abstraction
• Collaborate with other engineers to quantify game performance, prevent regressions and improve launch stability.
• Improve our online multiplayer experience by contributing strong networking code
• Design, own and maintain engine systems, focused on performance and stability across consoles and dedicated servers.
• Analyze performance data results, identify crashes and defects, and guide improvements that directly impact the player experience.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining software or equivalent game development experience
• Experience working in large, shared codebases (not necessarily games!)
• Strong working knowledge of C/C++
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python
• Experience with profiling and optimizing software
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$141,400 - $204,400 CAD
• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$152,800 - $211,200 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

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.