Lead Software Engineer

Electronic Arts

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Hybrid
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Posted
24 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 157 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,300–$170,700 across 83 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer role at EA Studios - SPORTS in Kuala Lumpur involves leading the development of high-performance systems for EA SPORTS™ FC Mobile, a globally popular football game. This hands-on leadership position requires designing and building scalable web experiences while managing engineers and collaborating with designers, testers, and product owners to ensure reliable solutions. Key responsibilities include technical planning, project management, and people management, such as providing guidance on coding standards, conducting code reviews, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 3 years in leadership roles, with expertise in ReactJS, NodeJS, GSAP, DynamoDB, and a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals. This role demands extensive knowledge in online service operations and the ability to guide and motivate a team within a fast-paced global development environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead and design large-scale, high-performance web systems for millions of players.
  • Manage technical risks by implementing mitigation strategies before development starts.
  • Provide technical guidance and conduct code reviews to ensure software quality.
  • Establish coding standards to maintain code quality and proper documentation.
  • Mentor team members and support their technical growth and career development.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in leadership or management roles.
  • Proven track record of delivering successful large-scale, high-traffic projects or platforms.
  • Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and extensive online service operations experience.
  • Leadership skills to guide and motivate a team while ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Experience in technical project management, including estimation and resource allocation.
  • Excellent debugging, communication, and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.

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