Director of Engineering - Employee Experience

Electronic Arts

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Location
Austin, TX
Posted
2 days ago

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About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, developing and publishing games for consoles, mobile, and PC under franchises including FIFA, Madden NFL, The Sims, Apex Legends, and Battlefield.

Electronic Arts currently has 75 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,300–$184,000 across 41 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director of Engineering - Employee Experience

As the Director of Engineering at Electronic Arts in Austin, TX, you will lead engineering teams responsible for building scalable and AI-enabled solutions that enhance employee experiences across EA’s iconic franchises. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, your role involves driving technical strategy and execution for collaboration tech and productivity platforms, focusing on reducing friction and increasing efficiency through smarter support tools and workflows. You will need extensive experience in leading large, cross-functional teams and a deep understanding of modern technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic AI systems to deliver high-quality solutions at scale. Key skills include strong technical depth, operational rigor, and the ability to foster an inclusive culture that promotes innovation and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

  • Lead engineering teams in delivering scalable, high-quality solutions with strong operational performance.
  • Translate business priorities into clear engineering plans, balancing short-term commitments with long-term goals.
  • Guide technical direction for employee-facing products and platforms to ensure modern, secure, and scalable solutions.
  • Drive AI-enabled experiences that reduce employee friction and improve productivity through smarter support tools.
  • Build partnerships with cross-functional teams to align engineering work with strategic objectives and measurable outcomes.
  • Improve engineering effectiveness through better processes, tooling, and practical adoption of AI in software development.

What we're looking for

  • Over 15 years of progressive software engineering experience, including leadership roles.
  • Proven track record leading large cross-functional teams to deliver complex products and initiatives.
  • Experience in distributed development models and collaboration with external partners.
  • Deep expertise in architecting, developing, and operating large-scale production systems.
  • Practical knowledge of Generative AI and Agentic AI for improving employee workflows.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.

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