Software Engineer II - 206335 - Electronic Arts

General Information

Locations: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Location: Melbourne
Country: Australia

Role ID

206335

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Mobile - Firemonkeys

Work Model

Hybrid

Job Category

Software Development

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Software Engineer II

Firemonkeys, Electronic Arts’ leading mobile games studio, located in Melbourne, Australia is home to the preeminent Sims’ experience on mobile, The Sims FreePlay. We are always looking for creative craftspeople to collaborate with. Your skills and curiosity will help expand the Sims FreePlay world that empowers our passionate players to create Sims experiences that are unique to them. If you want to work with a team that values your voice and growth, where you can inspire our corner of the globally recognized Sims’ universe, as well experiencing everything cosmopolitan Melbourne has to offer, read on!

As a Software Engineer you will be involved in the whole creation process from design, implementation, debugging and fine tuning across multiple platforms. You will work on new solutions on a team with designers, artists, and other engineers in an Agile development environment.

You will report to a Technical Director in a hybrid work environment and are required to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week. You will collaborate with other creative developers to develop new systems, game features and tools for the Sims FreePlay.

Responsibilities

You will help us develop game systems & features in C++ for a proprietary game engine
Create and extend content development tools using C#
Architect, document and review technical design documents
Diagnose and resolve issues in the production environment
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of C++ with an ability to write clear, maintainable code
Minimum 4 years of professional experience in a C++ development environment
Understanding of memory management, multithreading, debugging and optimization
Proficiency with Visual Studio and source control systems
Familiarity with mobile development environments & workflows is a bonus

Benefits Language

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.