Software Engineer - EA Sports Academy

Electronic Arts is seeking a Software Engineer for its EA Sports Academy in Orlando, Florida. This is a permanent role with a focus on guided learning, building relationships, and technical development during the first year.

The EA SPORTS SE Academy is a unique, full-time program designed to accelerate your growth as a Software Engineer. In the first year, you will:

• Participate in a three-week immersive onboarding experience, including two weeks in-person at the Vancouver campus and one week back at the local studio in Orlando.
• Transition into an EA SPORTS development team as a permanent full-time Software Engineer, developing skills through direct work with the team and monthly learning sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in monthly learning modules as part of the 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.

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.

Benefits:

• EA supports a balanced life with a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical insurance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, and free games.