Senior Software Engineer - C++ Generalist/Network (Apex Legends)

Electronic Arts

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Vancouver, BC, CanadaLos Angeles
Salary: $141,400–$204,400 / yr
Posted: 16 days ago
Nearby: 66 roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer - C++ Generalist/Network (Apex Legends)

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As a Senior Software Engineer at Respawn Entertainment, you will join the Apex Legends team to enhance and maintain foundational technologies that ensure high performance and stability in live service games. Your daily tasks include debugging complex issues across various levels of abstraction, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize game performance, and contributing robust networking code to improve online multiplayer experiences. You will also design and maintain engine systems for consoles and dedicated servers, analyzing performance data to guide impactful improvements that directly benefit players. The role requires strong C++ expertise, proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages, and experience working with large-scale codebases. This position is integral to the ongoing development of one of the world’s leading live service franchises, contributing to its continued success and player satisfaction.

Skills

C++ Python Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Docker PostgreSQL Git Unity Unreal Engine REST gRPC Linux Windows JSON YAML Nginx Redis MongoDB GraphQL

What you'll do

Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale codebases.
Quantify game performance to prevent regressions and improve launch stability.
Contribute strong networking code to enhance the online multiplayer experience.
Design, own, and maintain engine systems for performance and stability.
Analyze performance data to identify crashes and guide player-experience improvements.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in software development or equivalent game industry experience
Strong expertise in C/C++ and proficiency in Python
Experience working with large, shared codebases
Proficiency in debugging complex issues across various levels of abstraction
Skills in profiling and optimizing software performance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field
Experience contributing to strong networking code for online multiplayer games

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