Security Software Engineer II

General Information

Locations: Austin, Texas, United States of America

• Location: Austin
• Country: United States of America

Role ID

211001

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

CT - Security

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

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.

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow our employees to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers.

Join us in driving the next revolution in games.

The Security Software Engineer II reports to the Director, Security Software Engineering in the SPEAR Automation team. Part of the Secure Product Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) department at EA, the SPEAR Automation team builds tools that directly protect fair play across our games.

In this role, you’ll focus on EA’s internal gameplay integrity platform. The platform is used daily by gameplay analysts to review data, detect suspicious behaviour, and take decisive action that keeps Battlefield and other EA titles fair for players. You’ll design and implement new features, improve usability, and help modernise its technology stack.

This is a hands-on development role: you’ll spend most of your time writing code, solving problems, and working closely with analysts and security partners to build a product they can rely on. Your work will have a visible and meaningful impact on protecting fair play for millions of players worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance EA’s gameplay integrity platform used by gameplay analysts to keep Battlefield and other titles fair for players and free of cheats
• Build intuitive and responsive front-end features that enable analysts to review gameplay integrity data quickly and accurately
• Design and maintain scalable back-end services and APIs that integrate with other EA systems
• Collaborate with gameplay analysts and security teams to understand workflows and translate them into effective product features
• Monitor and improve performance, reliability, and usability of the platform
• Contribute to the product roadmap by suggesting improvements and new capabilities based on user feedback

Requirements

• Strong experience with front-end development using modern frameworks (Angular or React a plus)
• Solid back-end development experience with Node.js or Rust (or equivalent) for building APIs and services
• Experience designing, querying, and optimising relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL/MSSQL); familiarity with non-relational stores (e.g. DynamoDB) is a plus
• Ability to create clean, well-structured APIs and integrate with third-party/internal systems
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, especially in complex web applications
• A product mindset – cares about usability, user experience, and building tools that people enjoy using
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose language (e.g. Python, C#, or Java)

Desirable

• Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Understanding of secure development practices and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Interest in application security and fair play in games
• Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience
• Passion for gaming and fair competition

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.