Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Apex Legends)

Electronic Arts

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Los Angeles
Salary
$141,400–$204,400 / yr
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This role $173k
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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$195,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $173k versus about $165k 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.

Electronic Arts currently has 16 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,400–$204,400 across 12 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Apex Legends)

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Join Respawn Entertainment as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to the development of Apex Legends, one of the world’s leading live service games. You will work closely with gameplay teams, tools engineers, game designers, and producers to enhance performance and stability across various systems in the engine and backend services. Your responsibilities include debugging complex issues, optimizing software for performance, and ensuring a seamless online multiplayer experience through robust networking code. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of C/C++, proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages, and expertise in profiling and optimization techniques. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects with significant impact on player satisfaction within a creative and innovative environment.

Skills

C++ Python Profiling Optimizing software Large codebases Hybrid work model Game development Networking Performance analysis Crash detection Defect identification Engine systems Consoles Dedicated servers CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale codebases.
  • Quantify game performance to prevent regressions and improve 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 and maintenance
  • Strong knowledge of C/C++ and proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages
  • Experience working with large, shared codebases
  • Proficiency in debugging complex issues across various levels of abstraction
  • Ability to design, maintain, and optimize engine systems for performance and stability
  • Expertise in profiling software and enhancing online multiplayer networking experiences

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