Software Engineer - EA Sports Academy

Electronic Arts builds higher levels of entertainment, inspiring players and fans worldwide. At the intersection of engineering and innovation, we create games that connect millions of players globally.

Join the 2027 EA SPORTS SE Academy, a unique, full-time program based in Orlando, Florida, designed to accelerate your growth as a Software Engineer. This is a permanent role at Electronic Arts, with your first year focused on guided learning, building relationships, and technical development through the Academy experience.

In year 1, you will:

• Participate in a three-week immersive onboarding experience, with the first two weeks in-person at our Vancouver campus and the third week back at your local studio.
• Transition into an EA SPORTS development team as a permanent full-time Software Engineer, developing skills through working directly with your development team and participating in monthly, cohort-based SE Academy learning sessions.

After Year 1:

• Continue in your permanent role with your EA SPORTS development team, applying skills to world-class games while staying connected through the EA SPORTS Academy alumni network and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Participate in monthly learning modules throughout your first year as part of your EA SPORTS Academy cohort.
• Collaborate with designers, content creators, and software engineers to deliver features for a cross-platform game.
• Write clear and estimable technical design specifications.
• Use C/C++ to ship tested and high-quality technical implementations that meet design requirements.
• Follow best practices to maximize game performance across multiple devices and platforms.

Your Qualifications:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, or equivalent training and professional experience.
• Proficiency in C++ programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices.
• Strength working in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience solving challenging engineering problems with creative technical solutions.
• Willingness to participate in professional development activities to stay current on industry knowledge, principles, and solutions.
• 1+ years of experience with another programming language(s) (C# or Java) and/or platforms (mobile, game consoles) is a major plus.