C++ Software Engineer - Generalist - American Football

4 Weeks ago • 7-10 Years

About the job

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This is a C++ Software Engineer role focusing on game development for Madden NFL. You'll be working on the live creation process, including architecture, implementation, and debugging. 7+ years of software development experience is required, with a strong focus on C++ and working with game consoles or embedded systems.

Contract: Permanent.

Location: Madrid (Relocation support is provided).

Work Model: Hybrid.

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..

EA SPORTS Madden NFL is the best-selling sports property in U.S. Video game history. Madden NFL is an immersive, simulation-based, authentic NFL interactive experience, empowering fans to play out their NFL fantasy of winning the Super Bowl (and much more). Madden NFL has entertained fans over three decades with more than 130 million lifetime units sold.

The Generalist Engineer will be a part of the game live creation process, including architectural design, implementation, and debugging on multiple platforms—working on complex problems with Designers, Artists and other Engineers in domains including rendering, gameplay, audio, user interface, online, physics, databases and tools. You will report to the Operations Development Director and Technical Lead to estimate, build projects and provide excellent results.

Your Responsibilities

  • 7+ years experience of software development either in games or another industry, ideally working on Microsoft, Sony or Nintendo game consoles or other embedded systems.
  • Solid knowledge of C++.
  • Json and XML, able to read/understand and write.
  • Experience working with online services/servers.
  • Knowledge of REST-based APIs.
  • Knowledge with Action Script and HTML (plus, not mandatory).
  • Experience with 3rd party APIs.
  • Experience with Visual Studio and deep knowledge of the debugging tools.
  • Experience with source control systems.
  • Knowledge of live development cycles and requirements.

Your Qualifications

  • Roughly 70 to 85% hands-on coding (C++) domain ownership will be expected.
  • Work with 3rd party software APIs.
  • Work with people on a large team both locally and remotely.
  • Use common software engineering design patterns and paradigms.
  • Use and design REST-based HTTP APIs.
  • Experience with live development.

About The Company

We exist to inspire the world to play. We put our people first, and we thrive off their diversity in our innovative technology and immersive storytelling. We’re doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community, no matter where you’re working from. We’re looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and transform the future of gaming. Join us.

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