Technical Director
Job Summary
Job Description
The Technical Director will lead the technical direction and development processes for mobile game projects and services. They will manage a team of engineers, promoting continuous improvement and collaboration across disciplines and locations. The director will also guide teams to align and accomplish development goals and align with leaders and peers across locations on technical priorities. Electronic Arts values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity, and provides opportunities for growth and a supportive environment.
Must have:
- 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- 3+ years in a technical leadership role
- Experienced with mobile game development and web development
- Programming skills and expertise in software design
Good to have:
- 3+ years of experience developing mobile software or web services
- Background using metrics and analytics
- Comfortable working across client and server codebases
- Passion for making and playing games
Perks:
- Healthcare coverage
- Mental well-being support
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off
- Family leaves
- Complimentary games
3 skills required
Job Details
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 Technical Director will report to the Senior Engineering Manager
Responsibilities
- Lead technical direction and development processes for mobile game projects and services
- Manage a team of engineers, promoting continuous improvement and collaboration across disciplines and locations
- Guide teams to align and accomplish development goals
- Align with leaders and peers across locations on technical priorities
Qualifications
We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialogue to be considered.
- 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- 3+ years in a technical leadership role
- Experienced with mobile game development, web development, and performance optimization
- Programming skills and expertise in software design, algorithms, and data structures
- Experienced in Agile methodologies, continuous integration, road mapping, and prioritisation
Bonus
- 3+ years of experience developing mobile software or web services
- Background using metrics and analytics to determine the quality or priority
- Comfortable working across client and server codebases
- Passion for making and playing games
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.
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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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