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Senior Software Engineer - Frostbite (Automation)

Multiple Locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA • Orlando, FL, USA • Austin, TX, USA • Seattle, WA, USA

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Requisition Number: 168566

Position Title: Sr Software Engineer I

External Description:

Senior Software Engineer - Frostbite

Frostbite

Frostbite is EA’s state-of-the-art multi-platform game development engine. Our global team empowers game creators to shape the future of gaming by developing creative engine features and outstanding tools. We are honored to have thousands of game developers all over the world using Frostbite to create some of the most amazing games and player experiences in the industry.

The challenge ahead:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for Frostbite’s automation pipeline. You will analyse our CI process and infrastructure for our main development streams, and re-architect for scalability and performance. We want you to create the fastest and most reliable build pipeline possible, using data analytics to monitor the overall health, performance and cost.

This is a cross-discipline role, where you get the chance to interact with many departments and partner teams, and have a big impact on the game engine development process. We are looking for a strong generalist who can quickly familiarize themselves with multiple technologies, is an excellent communicator, and a team player.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver cutting edge build and test automation solutions for Frostbite’s large scale software systems
  • Architect scalable build systems to support current needs and growth
  • Drive reduction in maintenance cost of the build farm
  • Design and implement KPI collection and analysis for automation
  • Learn and understand the Frostbite tools and services used by the automation system, such as data and code caching systems, automated testing frameworks, etc.
  • Work with all target hardware (consoles, mobile, PC, Mac)
  • Work with external partners and internal software engineers across multiple domains

 Relevant experience:

  • Experience leading organisations through significant paradigm shifts
  • Experience working on complex/large scale build systems, ideally for a game engine or large scale application
  • Experience profiling and optimisation is desirable
  • Experience with distributed and/or cloud based build systems
  • Experience with asynchronous, multithreaded application development is desirable
  • Experience working in a multi-site collaboration environment is desirable

Basic qualifications:

  • Understanding of the whole CI/automation process and available tech/tools in that space
  • Understanding of speed and memory considerations, and able to implement optimisations
  • Knowledge of C++
  • Knowledge of Perforce and Git
  • Knowledge of script languages (e.g. C#, Python, Lua)
  • Knowledge of build configuration
  • Knowledge of Jenkins and other build management tools

 Bonus qualifications:

  • Experience with game engines and core technologies
  • Experience with JIRA, .NET Core/.NET 5, Javascript, and Cloud Technologies
  • Experience with msbuild, make, xcode, and Visual Studio
  • In-depth understanding of industry market conditions and trends
  • Previous experiences in multiple engineering disciplines encompassing the complete SDLC

 Traits:

  • Emphasizes practical solutions
  • Strong communicator, both written and verbal
  • Self-motivated with a collaborative attitude
  • Analytically sharp with problem-solving skills and an attention to detail
  • Passionate about improving the workflow experience for the end user

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.

Days Open: 210

Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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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