Gameplay Software Engineer, Electronic Arts

CA$93.7-153.9k

Plus bonus and equity. Listed salary range applies to British Columbia only

C++

Mid and Senior level

Toronto

Vancouver

Remote from Canada

Video game company

Job no longer available

Video game company

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSportsMobileVirtual Reality

Job no longer available

CA$93.7-153.9k

Plus bonus and equity. Listed salary range applies to British Columbia only

C++

Mid and Senior level

Toronto

Vancouver

Remote from Canada

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSportsMobileVirtual Reality

Company mission

To inspire the world to play, by creating games and experiences for the global player community that are a reflection of our diverse world.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience
3+ years of experience working in C++ and in object-oriented design and implementation
3+ years' experience architecting and implementing A.I., character control, path finding, multiplayer, or other gameplay-related systems
3+ years debugging experience using debug tools
Demonstrated knowledge of good software programming practices
Understanding of multithreaded architectures and synchronization principles
Understand performance possible effects of Gameplay systems & algorithms and how to improve performance

What the job involves

Gameplay Programmers are versatile generalists who focus on game strategy and the "feel" of a game. However, they will inevitably be involved with the more specialized areas of the game's development, such as graphics and sound
Gameplay programmers may implement strategy tables, tweak input code, or adjust other factors that alter the game
You will report to the Senior Engineer and work with your peers to deliver gameplay features envisioned by producers and designers
Bring the vision of the artists and designers to life
Design and write the code that runs and controls the game, incorporating and adapting existing libraries and writing custom code
Prototype new mechanics to prove designs and improve on mechanics
Architect, and document technical designs for Gameplay systems
Develop tools and workflows to produce new game features
Work with a proprietary engine to develop shareable code and interface correctly with the engine

Our take

EA is a leading global game company, responsible for developing and publishing some of the biggest games of the last 20 years. Its publishing successes include giants like The Sims, Battlefield, and Mass Effect, while EA's titles, such as Fifa, Madden, and NBA Live, have also seen market-leading success.

A series of acquisitions in 2021 marked EA's push into mobile gaming, which has become the driving force behind the rapid growth of the global video gaming market, and has remained a clear focus for the company, despite the cancellation of its popular Apex Legends Mobile game. The company also expressed interest in NFTs and "play-to-earn" games, going so far as to label them "the future of the industry", but has since taken steps to distance itself from the idea, as it proved unpopular with gamers.

This combined model of publishing and development has allowed EA to put its name to a huge range of products, making the brand iconic in the gaming world. It has formed major partnerships with the likes of Disney, giving it full control of creating in-demand games, such as within the Star Wars franchise. In the upcoming years, the company plans to focus on games-as-a-service, as it embraces the evolution of the gaming world.

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Insights

Top investors

6% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.62)

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Dec 1982

$2m

SERIES A

May 1982

$0.2m

SEED

Total funding: $2.2m

Company HQ

Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA

Leadership

Andrew Wilson

(CEO, not founder)

Joined EA as Vice President and Executive Producer in 2000, and held various senior roles before being promoted to CEO.

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