Software Engineer III

Electronic Arts is seeking a Software Engineer III to join the ATOM team, which is building the future of AI-driven game testing. As a Software Engineer for ATOM, you will design and develop platforms that power next-generation agentic systems.

Your mission is to evolve Citadel, ATOM's internal microservices platform for developing, deploying, and evaluating autonomous agents, enabling ML engineers and QA partners to create high-quality AI artifacts that accelerate game testing across EA's portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Citadel, ATOM's internal platform for agent development and evaluation
• Own and evolve Citadel's game abstraction layer, ensuring reliable access to Xbox and PlayStation development kits
• Support the technical maturation of ATOM prototypes, such as agentic playtesting bots
• Develop internal APIs, orchestration workflows, observability tools, and CI/CD pipelines
• Use modern software engineering processes and best practices for requirements, design, implementation, and testing
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions

Qualifications:

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with strong fundamentals in backend development and distributed systems
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or other backend languages
• Hands-on experience with game development workflows, game engines, or console platforms
• Experience developing C++ applications on Windows
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including OSI layers and common transport and application protocols
• Experience building microservices and deploying to Kubernetes and cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of system design, API development, observability, CI/CD, and reliability best practices
• Ability to partner effectively across ML, QA, and game teams

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, mental wellbeing support, pension plan, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work model
• Opportunities for growth and professional development