Software Engineer - Client

Job Description

​ (Senior) Software Engineer
- Client

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.

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.

Report to Technical Director

Work Model: hybrid working in EA Shanghai office

Responsibilities:
• You will Develop, and launch mobile game clients (iOS/Android), ensuring high-quality delivery during development, testing, and operations.
• You will independently resolve complex technical issues, including crashes, performance bottlenecks, and network failures to maintain stable live operations.
• You will optimize client performance and architecture by setting rigorous performance targets and implementing processes, enhancing product quality.
• You will identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard project progress and quality.
• You will maintain a product mindset by exploring and evaluating new technologies to lead innovation, improve development efficiency.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.
• 8+ years of industry technical experience, Possessing hands-on experience in online client operations, able to solve complex challenges and ensure smooth version rollouts
• Knowledge of C++ and Object-Oriented Programming, with a background in game development on mobile, PC, or console platforms.
• Deep practical experience in at least one of the following areas: resource management, hot updates, anti-cheat, network optimization, or toolchain development, with an ability to solve related challenges.
• Experience with important technologies such as memory management, multithreading, multi-processor use, and runtime optimization, coupled with fast problem assessment, diagnosis, debugging, and resolution skills.
• Have outstanding discernment in problem analysis and risk identification, with the capability to propose and implement solutions.
• Experience working with infrastructure as code tools and source control (Perforce, Git) and CI/CD platforms such as Gitlab CI or GitHub Actions.
• Comprehensive development and launch experience in real-time PvP competitive games (e.g, Sports, MOBA, FPS).

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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk4524-18-218-42-199-42 in your application.