Software Engineer, Electronic Arts

• We're excited you're interested to learn more about how you can join our team and dream big
• Demonstrate technical abilities with projects implemented in C++ or Python
• Experience with Windows platform and development tools (e.g. Visual Studio or other programming IDEs)
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Computer Science or relevant experience

Desirable

• As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players
• Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen
• We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be
• In this role you will be part of the reimagining of The Sims that players know and love
• The Sims 4 continues to transcend being “just a game” and continues to be a positive force in people’s lives while occupying a unique creative space in the game industry
• As a Gameplay Software Engineer at Maxis, you will develop user-facing content for The Sims
• You will use Python, C++ and ActionScript 3 to implement data-driven gameplay and UI systems
• You will create new Sim behaviors: interaction with the world, other Sims, and objects
• You will build creative aspects of real life within a simulation game (e.g. socialization, careers, weather)
• You will work with designers, producers, artists, and other engineers on improving the data-driven framework that brings designs to life
• You will write technical design documents detailing software requirements
• You will build unique content for a game that supports a large demographic of simulation player patterns
• You will write code with performance and memory usage in mind
• You will effectively problem solve under iteratively changing requirements during development