Senior Software Engineer C++

Frostbite is EA's state-of-the-art multi-platform game development engine. Our global team develops creative engine features and cutting-edge tools that let our game makers create stunning games. We're honored to have thousands of game developers worldwide using Frostbite as they create some of the industry's best-known titles and amazing player experiences. Join us as we help shape the future of gaming with Frostbite.

Architecture

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Frostbite Architecture team. This team works side-by-side with our engine teams, to design and realize our technical features, and collaborates with our partner game teams in making the most of our technology. A role in Frostbite's Architecture team allows you to have a wide-reaching impact across multiple areas within the engine, and gives you the opportunity to directly impact some of EA's biggest franchises such as EA Sports FC, Battlefield, and Dragon Age.

You will report to a Senior Director of Architecture.

Responsibilities

• You will collaborate with a distributed team of technical experts and work closely with Frostbite's technology leadership.

• You will design and architect technological solutions to improve the engine based on our strategic needs.

• You will partner with other Frostbite engineers to prove and develop technology for shipping.

• You will build testable, performant and maintainable code which can be delivered to other Frostbite or EA partner teams.

• You will produce documentation covering the usage and technological decisions of your work.

• You will encourage excellence in engineering by providing detailed feedback and mentoring, and always looking for areas to improve.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in C++

• Expertise in software design and building creative technical solutions.

• Experience in systems engineering, engine tooling or rendering systems.

• Experience delivering enterprise-sized software in an Agile project environment.

• Strong knowledge of programming fundamentals such as algorithms, data structures and optimization.

• Experience in the game industry or with a game engine.

• Good collaboration skills and the ability to work directly with game developers of multiple disciplines.

What’s in it for you? 

We want EA to be the ultimate destination to make great content and experiences. Everything we’re doing here is about creating a culture, environment, and company where you can do the best work of your career – so there’s that. There’s also:

• An employee assistance program, including coaching and therapy sessions to support your wellbeing

• An inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers

• 17.5% annual leave loading – yes, we’ll pay you extra to take a break!

• Bonus end of year leave days – time off between Christmas and New Years, no annual leave necessary

• Volunteer leave and charitable donation matching

• A flexible work reimbursement program - $ to go towards your working from home and/or commuting expenses

We also offer access to our employee stock purchase program.