Gameplay Software Engineer

Electronic Arts

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Salary: $104,500–$142,800 / yr
Posted: 15 days ago
Nearby: 77 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k

This role $124k

$93k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $128,825–$203,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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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 149 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Gameplay Software Engineer

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Join EA Sports FC as a Gameplay Software Engineer, contributing to the core user experience of our flagship football franchise. Reporting to the Development Director of Gameplay, you will design and implement game mechanics, prototype new features, and develop tools for efficient workflow within an advanced proprietary engine. Your daily tasks include translating high-level designs into detailed code, integrating existing libraries, and ensuring seamless performance across gameplay systems. Proficiency in C++ and a strong background in object-oriented programming are essential, along with experience in AI, character control, and multiplayer development. This role offers rapid iteration cycles, allowing you to see your work impact the game almost immediately, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

C++ Object-Oriented Design AI Architecture Multiplayer Systems Debugging Tools Performance Optimization Proprietary Game Engine

What you'll do

Bring the vision of artists and designers to life through code implementation.
Design and write custom code for game mechanics, integrating existing libraries.
Prototype new gameplay mechanics to validate designs and enhance features.
Develop technical designs for advanced Gameplay systems within proprietary engines.
Create tools and workflows to facilitate efficient production of new game features.
Collaborate with the Development Director on Gameplay projects and initiatives.

What we're looking for

Proficiency with C++ and experience in object-oriented design.
Experience architecting A.I., character control, multiplayer, or other gameplay systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of good software programming practices.
Understanding of multithreaded architectures and synchronization principles.
Excellent debugging skills using tools for effective troubleshooting.

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