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Senior Software Engineer

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Requisition Number: 161163

Position Title: Sr Software Engineer I

External Description:

Have you ever experienced the thrill of a last minute goal that carries your team to victory in front of millions of people? Working here is kinda like that!

The Role: Online Engineer 

The Online Engineer is involved in the whole creation process from architecture design, implementation, debugging, and tuning on multiple platforms and device, working on complex problems with Designers, Artists and other Engineers in the Online and Game Modes domain.

Responsibilities:

  • Hands on coding (C++); requirements gathering and designing new tech; maintain/build/own a tech module
  • Able to understand and work with 3rd party software APIs
  • Design, architect and document technical designs for Online multiplayer Game Modes systems
  • Work with a proprietary engine to develop stable, scalable, efficient and shareable code
  • Work with people on a large team both locally and remotely
  • Work independently with minimal supervision and communicate status
  • Proper use of common software engineering design patterns and paradigms

Required Technical Skills / Experience:

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience
  • Proficiency with C++ and experience in object-oriented design and implementation
  • Strong experience with Client/Server, Peer-to-Peer and multithreaded architectures
  • Experience with modern Database technologies
  • Knowledge of networking protocols
  • Demonstrated knowledge of good software programming practices
  • Excellent detail-oriented, problem solving skills – must be able to quickly identify issues and resolve them
  • Experience with 3rd party APIs

Preferred Skills:

  • 2+ years experience working on Microsoft, Sony or Nintendo game consoles or other embedded systems.
  • Experience of real-time game networking 
  • Experience with Visual Studio and deep knowledge of the debugging tools
  • Experience with source control systems
  • Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Python, Lua) and interpreted languages (C#)
  • Knowledge of Online multiplayer / Game modes
  • Knowledge of server scalability and server security

Performance Competencies (Non-Technical Skills)

  • Solid understanding of the Software design/architecture process
  • Solid ability to understand direction and execute on the work
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, principles and solutions
  • Constantly innovate how to improve product quality as well as group productivity
  • Excellent decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, principles and solutions
  • Demonstrated dependability and commitment to projects/tasks.
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills: Demonstrated ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

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Community / Marketing Title: Senior Software Engineer

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: 44

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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.

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