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General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
  • Location: Vancouver
  • Country: Canada


Role ID
206497
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - SPORTS
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.

Tools Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ FC


Vancouver, Canada


EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.


At the heart of EA SPORTS is the FC franchise. EA SPORTS FC is the world's #1 best-selling video game with over 200M engaged players across multiple platforms, including console, PC, and mobile. Innovation, passion, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. With studios in Vancouver, Bucharest, and Cologne, we're looking for the brightest talent, so we can continue to create experiences that connect with millions of hearts and minds the world over.


Reporting to the Development Director, we are looking for Tools Software Engineer with demonstrable web development experience and an in-depth understanding of C++, C# and experience working with online Game Clients. You should have experience in both designing and developing RESTful applications, and have a desire to deliver without sacrificing quality.


As a central team within the EA SPORTS™ FC project, our team is responsible for delivering the tools that are used by Live Content producers to support many dynamic features in our game. As such, you would work with our internal customers to develop tools to support new features or upgrade existing tools and features. Whether you prefer working on new functionality, improving existing implementation, or fixing production issues, you will have the chance to contribute to applications that have an impact across the entire EA SPORTS™ FC project.


Your Responsibilities

  • You will work with internal partners to design, develop, and deliver new tools to support features or upgrade existing ones
  • You will participate in planning sessions and daily SCRUM style stand-up meetings
  • You will ensure quality of the code by participating in the code reviewing process
  • You will solve complex technical issues in a time-sensitive fashion
  • You will coach junior team members


Your Qualifications

  • High level of proficiency with C++, C#/ .NET, ASP.NET Core, REST API, and a good understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience with single Page Application frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.js
  • Experience with writing efficient SQL queries
  • Experience with source control software such as Git or Perforce
  • Excellent debugging skills
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Experience in designing maintainable, structured, and documented code
  • Experience with object-oriented design patterns
  • Experience communicating effectively with other engineers, producers, and designers
Benefits Language

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.



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.
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