Server Engineer, Unannounced 3A Project

Electronic Arts is seeking a Server Engineer for an unannounced 3A project. The successful candidate will develop and maintain backend services and systems that power game features and live operations.

Responsibilities:

• Resolve game server technical issues and help deliver stable, scalable, and reliable backend services.
• Develop new features and maintain existing systems using TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, gRPC, and related technologies.
• Interpret game design and business requirements and implement backend systems and platform integrations.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, producers, and game designers to deliver the overall vision of the game.
• Maintain code quality through code reviews, testing, monitoring, and bug fixing.
• Integrate and maintain third-party libraries, SDKs, and platform services.
• Work closely with publishing partners to support live-service operations and ensure service stability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in the video game industry with live-service experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript.
• Experience developing backend systems and game services using modern web technologies, gRPC, and/or RESTful APIs.
• Experience operating and supporting live services in large-scale Kubernetes environments.
• Experience designing and developing scalable distributed systems and backend services.
• Demonstrated understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Experience shipping at least one commercial video game title; live-service experience is a plus.

Additional Skills:

• Experience with Redis, MongoDB, or similar data technologies is a plus.
• Experience designing, developing, or operating microservices architecture (MSA) systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and containerized service deployment is a plus.
• Proficiency with modern AI-assisted and agentic engineering tools.
• Passion for video games and a commitment to creating high-quality player experiences.

Benefits:

• EA offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports a balanced life, including medical insurance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, and free games.