Experienced Online Software Engineer - American Football Live

2 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

The Experienced Online Software Engineer will contribute to building networked game experiences for EA Sports titles, specifically Madden NFL. Responsibilities include leveraging EA's Digital Platform technologies to implement server features and services, creating and maintaining client code for multiplayer experiences, optimizing online systems for performance and reliability, designing and iterating on architecture improvements, and collaborating with partner teams on online infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development (C++ focus), networked applications, multi-threaded architectures, database technologies (e.g., MySQL, SQL, Redis), and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP).
Must have:
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Networked application experience
  • Multi-threaded architecture experience
  • Database technology knowledge (MySQL, SQL, Redis)
  • Networking protocol knowledge (TCP/IP, UDP)
Good to have:
  • Experience with game consoles (Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo)
  • Real-time peer-to-peer game networking
  • Network optimization and reliability improvement
  • Log analysis (Splunk)
  • Linux experience
  • Visual Studio and debugging expertise
Perks:
  • Paid time off
  • New parent leave
  • Free games

Job Details

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.

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 Online Software Engineer will help build networked game experiences for EA Sports titles. We seek engineers who enjoy prototyping, planning, implementing, and maintaining amazing new features and technology for an existing and beloved game. You will report to the Software Engineering manager and work with your team’s Development Director, Technical Lead & team to estimate, build, and improve projects. You will be focused on delivering excellent game experiences through efficient and effective code.

Location: Working hybrid onsite from office in Orlando, Florida

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.

Your Qualifications

  • Experience in software development with a strong C++ focus.

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

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

  • Experience 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.

Bonus:

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

  • Experience with real-time networking--particularly peer-to-peer deterministic games.

  • 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 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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.

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