Software Engineer- Digital Platform

Job Description

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.

The Challenge Ahead

As a Software Engineer in the EA Digital Platform (EADP) team, you will work with the Senior Technical Lead of SysTest, building technologies to support the EA Systems Test (SysTest) team's goal of ensuring game launches are as smooth as possible. Working with the SysTest team, console and mobile game teams, and EADP services teams, you will focus on ensuring online services are scalable, reliable, and meet performance expectations.

Responsibilities
• Model game client online behaviour and develop realistic automated simulations
• Develop tools to support production-focused environments
• Follow standard software engineering processes and best practices for requirements, design, implementation, and testing
• You will be a part of the exciting process of building AAA games for world-renowned franchises
• You will communicate with game teams and SysTest leadership

Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience with the development and testing of large-scale distributed systems
• Practical experience with Java, C++, and Python
• Demonstrated ability with software versioning systems and CI/CD pipelines and tools to implement them (i.e., Jenkins, Git, GitLab, and Perforce)
• Experience with cloud-based technologies (i.e., Amazon EC2, Kubernetes) and familiarity with microservices-oriented architectures
• Experience incorporating AI into development workflows and building AI-based tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions

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You don't need to be a gamer to succeed in this role-our team brings together people from a wide range of technical backgrounds

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) *$104,500 - $142,800 CAD

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

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 equity.

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.

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