Requisition Number: 170814

Position Title: Intern General

External Description:

 

About EA

Glu Mobile is a part of the Electronic Arts (EA) family, one of the largest games developers in the world.

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.

The Team

Members of the team are based at Glu Toronto and Crowdstar in San Francisco. We have delivered and run top grossing titles enjoyed by millions of players, including Covet Fashion and Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. We understand that it takes passionate people to make great games and maintain a culture of collaboration. Working at Glu will provide you with the challenges and the support to grow as a game developer.

Due to COVID-19 the Toronto office will not be fully open at the start of the work term. The term will be partly if not completely remote (working from home) depending on how the situation evolves.

The Role

As a co-op student, you will not be stuck in a corner to work alone on a side project. You will be working alongside a team of dedicated software engineers, designers and artists on the backbone of a new series of titles. Through the work term you will gain experience on what it takes to provide new game features to market. In this role, you will report to the Technical Director. You will succeed in this role if you are someone that is motivated to learn but also to execute and innovate. We will adapt the role somewhat based on the strengths of the student.

Responsibilities

• You will code and collaborate on server systems and tools
• You will follow best practice and optimization guidelines and procedures
• You will participate in sprint planning and task estimation
• You will receive mentorship and always learn and improve

And your skills and experience include:

• Second year or above Computer Science major and completed a co-op work term
• Solid programming fundamentals
• Familiarity with PHP, Java or Kotlin
• Knowledge of networking and the concept of Cloud workflows
• Experience with version control and IDEs
• Experience with the AWS or GCP Cloud Platforms
• Experience with the Linux command line

Requirements:

• Must be available for a Full Time (40 hours / week) Co-op that will run from September - Mid December.
• Candidates must graduate no earlier than December 2022.

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Community / Marketing Title: Server Software Engineer Co-op

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.

EEOText:

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: 134

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.