Gameplay Software Engineer

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.

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role and you will be reporting to a Development Director.
As a Gameplay Software Engineer on The Sims, your job will be to develop user-facing content for The Sims. You will:
• Use Python, C++, and ActionScript 3 to implement data-driven gameplay and UI systems.
• Work with our live services team to develop new systems, mechanics, and content (e.g., events, event quests, and rewards).
• Create new Sim behaviours: interaction with the world, other Sims, and objects.
• Work with designers, producers, artists, and other engineers to improve the data-driven framework that brings designs to life.
• Write and present technical design documents detailing software requirements and implementation plans.
• Build content that supports a large demographic of simulation player patterns.
• Write code with performance and memory usage in mind.
• Debug code to document and fix bugs.
• Solve technical problems in an evolving environment to support an active live service.
• Communicate updates and resolutions to partners and teammates with the ability to cater the messaging based on audience.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on development role for games or applications.
• Working knowledge of modern C++ and experience with scripting (e.g., Python).
• Experience implementing complex game subsystems.
• Experience with Windows platform and development tools (e.g. Visual Studio or other programming IDEs).
• Experience optimising existing game code to be more performant.
• Proficiency in use of UI technologies such as Scaleform, ActionScript 3, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
• Proficient experience with a relational database such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
• Proficient experience in past game projects using a variety of scripting solutions to implement, tune, and bug-fix features using scripts, XML/JSON, and blueprints with a game engine (Unity/Unreal) or proprietary editor.
• Xbox One/PS4/Mac development experience.
• Experience using static and performance analysis tools, automated testing, unit testing, and configuration management processes.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) * $115,100 - $161,200 CAD
In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
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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