Engineering Manager

Job Description

Electronic Arts' Firemonkeys Studio in Melbourne, Australia is regarded throughout the industry as a leading mobile game studio. We release new meaningful updates for games such as Real Racing 3, The Sims FreePlay, Need for Speed, and The Sims Mobile.

We're looking for an experienced and dedicated Engineering Manager to join us in developing AAA mobile games. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience managing teams of accomplished engineers and a passion for the industry!

As an Engineering Manager, you will report to the game Technical Director. You will work with other Firemonkeys leaders in solving challenges across teams. You will help coach engineers on the team. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating industry-leading software and help push our technologies forward while having fun. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced team leader who still wants an opportunity to keep their hands in the code.

Responsibilities
• You will directly oversee the career development of engineers on the team
• You will help recruit and grow the team
• You will work with the Product Manager and Technical Director to ensure production work has a well-defined scope and that any local and global architecture effects are understood
• You will help determine software development best practices
• You will work with QV and engineers to provide a clear testing strategy
• You will work with the Product Manager to help build solid plans and track the progress of commitments

Qualifications
• 3+ years experience in a leadership role
• 5+ years professional experience including C#/C++ application development
• Passion for solving challenging problems
• Experience working with a large codebase
• Knowledge or experience in game engine development

What's in it for you?

We want EA to be the ultimate destination to make great content and experiences. Everything we're doing here is about creating a culture, environment, and company where you can do the best work of your career – so there's that. There's also:
• A health allowance, to cover the cost of private health insurance for you and your family
• Life and salary continuance insurance
• An employee assistance program, including coaching and therapy sessions to support your wellbeing
• An inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers
• 17.5% annual leave loading – yes, we'll pay you extra to take a break!
• Bonus end of year leave days – time off between Christmas and New Years, no annual leave necessary
• Volunteer leave and charitable donation matching
• A fitness reimbursement program – $$ to go towards your fitness expenses (memberships and at home equipment)
• Free EA games, of course!

We also offer bonuses and exciting EA stock options, as well as access to employee stock purchase program.

When it comes to flexibility - we're hybrid forward, so you'll have the opportunity to structure the way you work, to suit the way you work.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb5336-18-222-69-152-42 in your application.