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Locations: Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Role ID

215977

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

Work Model

Hybrid

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.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, EA Sports FC soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC .

The Online Software Engineer will help build networked game experiences for EA Sports titles. We are looking for engineers who enjoy prototyping, planning, implementing, and maintaining amazing new features and technology for a fast paced, action oriented multiplayer sports game. This role involves both C++ Unreal game development and C# .NET web services. You will report to a Software Engineering Manager and work with your Technical Lead to estimate, build and improve projects. You will be focused on delivering excellent game experiences through efficient and effective code, from the customer-facing experience through to the backend services that power those experiences.

This role will be Hybrid/Onsite in Orlando, FL or Madrid,Spain

Your Responsibilities:

Leverage EA’s Digital Platform technologies to implement server features, components, and services.

Create and maintain client code to support features and improve multiplayer experiences.

Optimize client and server online systems to improve latency, reliability, scalability, performance, and memory.

Design and iterate on architecture and infrastructure improvements for live systems and workflows.

Work closely with partner teams to stand up and maintain online infrastructure and services for the title.

Own experiences through the full stack, from UI in the game client all the way to the backend services and databases that power those experiences

Your Qualifications

6+ years of experience in software development with a strong proficiency in both C#/.NET for backend services and C++ for Unreal Engine game development.

Experience developing in and debugging multi-threaded/concurrent architectures.

Familiarity with database technologies (e.g. MySQL, SQL, Redis).

Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP).

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.

Pluses:

Experience with networked applications or features (client/server and/or peer-to-peer).

Experience working with Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo game consoles.

Experience with network optimization and improving service reliability

Experience with log analysis and tools such as Splunk.

Experience with Linux.

Experience with Visual Studio and deep knowledge of the debugging tools.

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.