Software Engineer - Gameplay

Job Description

Software Engineer – Gameplay (Missions)

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company.
EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles,
personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.

Finding great talent and supporting our studios to be the top choice for people to do
their best work is central to our philosophy. This is the principle behind our newly
formed Seattle Studio focusing on open-world action-adventure games and
pioneering next generation emergent storytelling. Join us and pursue your passion
to craft high quality, groundbreaking games that empower players to generate
incredible stories of heroic adventure. Help form the foundation of our ambitious,
creative, diverse and inclusive team as we embark on this exciting journey!

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer passionate about creating innovative
and engaging experiences to help realize our vision for player-driven narratives in a
AAA Action RPG. You will play a crucial role in crafting engaging and immersive
mission experiences that captivate players. You will collaborate closely with our AI
Engineering Architect and design team to build and maintain systems supporting
dynamic missions, encounters, and sandbox gameplay. You'll receive technical
guidance from a lead and support from a manager to ensure your professional
growth and well-being. As a core member of our collaborative team, your skills and
interests will shape your influence across our codebase and design.

Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain mission gameplay systems to create
compelling player experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline stakeholders to translate the creative vision
into functional gameplay and establish requirements.
• Optimize and refine mission systems for performance, scalability, and player
engagement.
• Debug and resolve technical issues, ensuring system stability and a smooth
player experience.
• Contribute to the development of tools and workflows that enhance mission
creation, iteration, automation, and testing.
• Provide comprehensive documentation and support for debugging and testing
processes.
• Engage in regular technical discussions and code reviews to enhance your
skills and knowledge.
• Support colleagues and remain open to exploring, proposing, or adopting new
ideas, technologies, and practices.
Qualifications:
• Strong proficiency in C++ with 3+ years of experience with game
development.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing gameplay systems for
shipped titles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong collaborator and effective communicator with both engineers and
content creators.
• Passion for creating engaging, high-quality gameplay experiences and a
commitment to excellence in both individual contributions and overall game
quality.
• Appreciation for writing robust, maintainable, and easily readable code.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or a similar game engine.
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't match every qualification listed
above. Let us know why this role appeals to you, why you will be great, what
unique perspectives you will bring, and which requirements will challenge you to grow.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). BASE SALARY RANGES
• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento)
• $122,300 - $170,600 USD
• Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs)
• $111,800 - $151,800 USD
• Jersey City, NJ
• $137,300 - $170,600 USD
• New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo)
• $104,000 - $170,600 USD
• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane)
• $104,000 - $174,700 USD

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwq272-3-145-186-132-42 in your application.