Technical Lead – User Interface (UI) - Skate

Electronic Arts is seeking a Technical Lead for the User Interface (UI) team on Skate. In this role, you will be the driving force behind the evolution of the UI Technology stack. You will chart a course from the current UI technical framework to one that is aligned with the direction of the company as a whole while meeting the continuing needs of Skate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Strategy:
• UI Technology Vision: Assess the current UI technical state and compare it to the rest of EA, then build a road map that aligns with the future of Skate.
• Architecture & Innovation: Expand and improve the robust UI framework, systems, and workflows.
• Empower UI artists and designers to iterate rapidly without sacrificing performance or design freedom.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with UI/UX Design, Frostbite, and Skate Technical Leadership to ensure technical feasibility matches creative ambition.

• People Management & Culture:
• Career Mentorship: Actively manage the career growth of UI engineers, conducting regular 1:1s, setting performance goals, and delivering constructive feedback.
• Team Building: Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and psychologically safe environment that encourages innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Required Experience:
• Game Industry Veteran: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience specifically within the gaming industry.
• Proven People Leader: 3+ years of direct experience managing technical careers, including performance reviews, promotions, and hiring.
• UI Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of modern UI development paradigms.
• Shipped Titles: At least one shipped AAA title in a senior or lead technical capacity, preferably covering live-service.

• Technical Profile:
• Pragmatic Mindset: Proven ability to balance technology wants with business needs.
• Coding Excellence: Strong proficiency in C++ and familiarity with modern UI scripting languages or frameworks.
• Data-Driven: Experience utilizing profiling tools (e.g., Pix, Razor, etc.) to diagnose and resolve UI-related performance bottlenecks.