Server Engineer

EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai is a global team devoted to developing and operating a high-quality mobile football game experience. Our quest for creativity, respect for autonomy, and emphasis on collaboration are at the heart of our team culture, which empowers us to create high-quality games and experiences worldwide.

As a team, we are passionate, innovative, and open to possibilities. We learn from past experiences and strive for progress. We value team synergy and believe a relaxed working environment can yield better results. That's why we promote and support maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As a software engineer, you are an essential part of the game creation process and are involved in the feature design and implementation of the game and live service. You will report to an Associate Technical Director.

Job location: You will work in Shanghai.

Responsibilities

• Complete the server-side code development of features on time and work with Client SEs to conduct co-tuning to ensure the quality of the delivered code.

• Maintain the server-side code of existing features to ensure its robustness.

• Help resolve server technical issues of moderate (and above) complexity.

• Collaborate with team members, POs, DDs to accomplish daily tasks as scheduled.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in game server development

• Proficiency in at least one of Java or C++

• Knowledge of common networking protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, HTTP and Websocket)

• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL or Postgres), and in-memory data structure store (e.g. Redis)

• Knowledge of container and serverless technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience in development for the Linux platform

• Experience in version control software such as Perforce and Git

• Excellent debugging capabilities

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.