Advanced Online Software Engineer – EA SPORTS FC
Electronic Arts1 hour ago
Vancouver, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Implement server features, components, and services using EA’s central technologies.
- Create and maintain client code supporting features and multiplayer experiences.
- Optimize client and server systems for latency, reliability, scalability, performance, and memory.
- Design and iterate on architecture and infrastructure improvements for live systems and workflows.
- Partner with other teams to establish and maintain online infrastructure and services.
- Own experiences across the full stack, from game-client UI through backend services and databases.
Requirements
- 6+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in high-performance C++ applications.
- Experience developing and debugging multithreaded or concurrent architectures.
- Experience with networked applications or features, including client/server and/or peer-to-peer systems.
- Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, SQL, and Redis.
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.
- AAA video game development experience is preferred.
- Experience shipping and supporting multiplayer or live-service products is preferred.
- Experience with Frostbite, Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary game engines is preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo gaming platforms is preferred.
- Experience with dedicated servers, matchmaking systems, telemetry, online platform services, and Perforce or Git is preferred.
Benefits
- British Columbia work location with stated compensation range of CAD 141,400–204,400.
- Canadian benefits include three weeks of vacation to start, 10 sick days per year, parental and adoption leave top-up, extended health, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and a retirement plan for regular full-time employees.
- Additional benefits may include bonuses or incentive programs, healthcare, mental-well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, and complimentary games.
About Electronic Arts
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 team where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. Regardless of your role, team, or location, this is a place where everyone makes play happen. Join us.