Gameplay Software Engineer

About EA SPORTS

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.

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.

The Gameplay Team is at the core of the user experience. It is the strength of our franchise and is valued tremendously in the company. We attract passionate team members and make sure they stick around by providing support and growth opportunities. Gameplay Software Engineers are much more involved in design than typical Software Engineers, because even though high-level designs are provided by designers, details need to be implemented by the Software Engineers. You will report to the Development Director of Gameplay.

Our workflow and supporting tools are advanced and allow us to work and iterate quickly, which in turn allows us to see our code changes directly in the game without much delay. Fixing gameplay bugs and seeing your code in action on the virtual pitch in a matter of minutes is an extremely satisfying experience.

Your Responsibilities as a Gameplay Software Engineer

• Bring the vision of the artists and designers to life.
• Design and write the code that runs and controls the game, incorporating and adapting existing libraries and writing custom code.
• Prototype new mechanics to prove designs and improve on mechanics.
• Design technical designs for Gameplay systems.
• Develop tools and workflows to produce new game features.
• Work with a proprietary engine to develop shareable code and interface correctly with the engine.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.
• Proficiency with C++ and experience in object-oriented design and implementation.
• Experience architecting and implementing A.I., character control, multiplayer, or other gameplay-related systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of good software programming practices.
• Understanding of multithreaded architectures and synchronization principles.
• Excellent debugging experience using tools to help debug.
• Understand performance implication of Gameplay systems & algorithms and how to improve.

Key skills/competency

• C++
• Object-oriented design
• Game development
• Gameplay systems
• AI programming
• Character control
• Multiplayer systems
• Debugging
• Multithreading
• Performance optimization