Lead Game Software Engineer, Electronic Arts

Apex Legends, C++

$166.7-271.7k

British Columbia salary: $134,250 - $220,050 CAN annually; Salary dependent on location

C++

Expert level

Austin

Los Angeles

San Francisco Bay Area

Vancouver

Remote from Canada, US

Video game company

Job no longer available

Video game company

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSportsMobileVirtual Reality

Job no longer available

$166.7-271.7k

British Columbia salary: $134,250 - $220,050 CAN annually; Salary dependent on location

C++

Expert level

Austin

Los Angeles

San Francisco Bay Area

Vancouver

Remote from Canada, US

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, Software Engineering, related field or equivalent work experience
15+ years of professional software development experience with 5+ years of experience in game development with a portfolio showcasing previously shipped games
Experience as a Technical Lead
Proficiency in C++ and other programming languages
Expertise in at least one area of game development, a.k.a. gameplay, game engine, rendering, tools, online services, etc
Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with different teams
Passion for games and an understanding of what makes a game fun and engaging

What the job involves

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Respawn Entertainment
Reporting to a Technical director, you will help develop game software and mechanisms to support our gaming experiences
Lead the development of game software using cutting-edge technology
Collaborate with designers, artists, and other engineers to develop and refine important systems
Implement game features and systems that are both robust and scalable
Identify and resolve software defects and glitches to ensure game performance
Mentor junior engineers and help with their technical growth
Contribute to the improvement of internal tools and processes related to game development
Conduct regular code reviews to maintain high-quality code
Stay updated with the latest gaming technologies and trends

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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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

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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