Gameplay Software Engineer

Electronic Arts

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Salary: $122,300–$170,700 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 77 roles within 25 mi

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This role $146k

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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $128,620–$203,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $146k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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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.

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Listed pay typically runs $122,300–$170,700 across 81 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Gameplay Software Engineer

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Join EA Sports FC as a Gameplay Software Engineer, a senior role within the dynamic Gameplay team at EA Studios - SPORTS. You will bring designers' visions to life by implementing game mechanics and systems using C++ in a proprietary engine. Daily tasks include prototyping new gameplay features, developing technical designs, and creating tools for efficient workflow. The position requires expertise in object-oriented design, AI, character control, and multithreaded architectures. With advanced development tools that allow rapid iteration and immediate feedback on code changes, you'll contribute to the immersive user experience of EA Sports FC, a franchise valued for its innovative gameplay and player engagement.

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.
Design and implement gameplay systems using C++ and object-oriented principles.
Prototype new game mechanics to validate designs and enhance features.
Develop technical designs for advanced gameplay systems and tools.
Create workflows and tools to produce innovative game features efficiently.

What we're looking for

Proficiency with C++ and experience in object-oriented design.
Experience architecting and implementing AI, character control, multiplayer systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of good software programming practices.
Understanding of multithreaded architectures and synchronization principles.
Excellent debugging skills using tools for effective troubleshooting.
Knowledge of performance implications of gameplay systems and optimization techniques.

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