Technical Director I

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 10+ years of professional game development experience across game client and server backend 5+ years leading impactful engineering teams Collaborated with directors on a game to develop the vision and execute on it Shipped and supported a large scale mobile title played by millions Extensive experience with game engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine) and 3D Extensive experience with cloud providers (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure) Bonuses: Experience with FPS features Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) to support live applications Built up a game engineering team 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.