Development Director - Tool

Job Description

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 FC Mobile Shanghai is a global team devoted to developing and operating a high-quality mobile football game experience. Our quest for creativity, respect for autonomy, and emphasis on collaboration are at the heart of our team culture, which empowers us to create high-quality games and experiences worldwide.
As a team, we are passionate, innovative, and open to possibilities. We learn from past experiences and strive for progress. We value team synergy and believe a relaxed working environment can yield better results. That's why we promote and support maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Reports to: Studio Development Director
Location: Shanghai, China

Main Responsibilities
Tools Project Management
• You will lead planning, execution, and delivery of tools that support our live operations and feature development.
• You will define and prioritize product backlogs for tools such as our live ops automation systems, content configuration pipelines, and productivity-enhancing utilities.
• You will monitor progress, resolve blockers, and ensure delivery of high-quality tools.
Partner Engagement
• You will be the bridge between our internal customers (e.g., live ops, feature, and content teams) and the tools development team.
• You will gather requirements, define clear specifications, and ensure tool features align with user needs.
• You will conduct regular reviews, demos, and feedback loops with our partners to drive continuous improvement.
Technical Collaboration
• You will work with our engineers to ensure technical feasibility implementation of tools.
• You will participate in solution design discussions and offer insights based on prior game tools development experience.
• You will help establish standards, documentation, and workflows for tool usage and maintenance.
Process & Efficiency Improvement
• You will identify opportunities to optimize development pipelines and operational workflows through tooling.
• You will advocate for automation and data-driven solutions to improve productivity.
Qualifications & Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in project management within the game industry, with at least 3 years working directly on game tools development.
• Technical background, with familiarity in tools architecture, backend systems, and live operations workflows.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin (both verbal and written).
• Passion for games, with an interest in soccer being.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and version control systems.
• Experience with live ops content delivery workflows and configuration systems.
• Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal.
• Understanding of database management and API integration for tools development.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
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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