Software Engineering Lead, EA SPORTS FC

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

The Data Collection & Licensing (DCL) group of EA SPORTS FC is looking for an individual with experience driving innovation in the gaming industry. Our mission is to make FC as authentic as possible, and your team lets us do that more efficiently and to a higher quality.

You will report to DCL's Technical Lead and manage our distributed team of engineers tasked with advancements in automation, tool development, and future game features. This will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of software engineers to develop mission-critical tools and data pipelines.
• Provide mentorship to lead by example and grow your team's professional capabilities.
• Guide technical innovation to improve development efficiency and delivery performance.
• Contribute to strategic planning and project roadmaps to support FC Franchise goals.
• Collaborate with other FC teams to improve game systems.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• 3+ years leading Software Engineering or Data Science teams.
• Proficiency in multiple languages and frameworks including C#, React, Angular, and JavaScript.
• Experience working on data ingestion pipelines and databases (SQL).
• Experience communicating updates and resolutions to customers and other partners and ability to collaborate with multiple cross-discipline teams.
• GraphQL, Python, and Machine Learning experience is a bonus.

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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and 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.