C++ Generalist Software Engineer Co-op

Electronic Arts is seeking a C++ Generalist Software Engineer Co-op to join their world-class paid internship experience. The internship will last for 8 months, starting in May 2027, and will be based out of their office in Burnaby.

As a C++ Software Engineer Co-op, you will work with the game’s UI tech stack, designing, implementing, debugging, and maintaining code for game features and/or components. You will also communicate with engineers from across the company to deliver the next generation of online features for both established and not-yet-released games.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with different teams of technical and non-technical game developers, locally and remotely.
• Work with the game’s UI tech stack.
• Design, implement, debug, and maintain code for game features and/or components.
• Communicate with engineers from across the company to deliver the next generation of online features.

Requirements:

• You must be legally authorized to work in Canada for the entire internship - visa sponsorship is not available.
• You must be enrolled in an accredited degree program and return to school for at least one semester following your internship with EA.
• You must be graduating in May 2028 or later, including the time needed to complete your internship.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Entry-level experience; prior internship, coursework, or relevant personal or academic projects.

Technical Qualifications:

• Solid foundational understanding of modern C++ (object-oriented design, memory management, pointers/references, standard library data structures, and algorithms).
• Understanding of standard code formatting, syntax conventions, and the importance of build stability.
• Ability to systematically trace logic errors, inspect variable states, and leverage standard IDE debugging tools.

Desired Qualifications:

• Conceptual understanding of unit testing, integration tests, and local functional verification before submitting code.
• Basic hands-on experience with version control systems (Git or Perforce).
• Hands-on personal projects, academic game projects, game jam submissions, or familiarity with modern game engines.

Soft Skills:

• Investigates feature requirements by consulting team members and documents findings clearly.
• Tracks task progress and keeps leads and buddies informed on status and blockers in a timely manner.
• Follows the code review process and incorporates feedback into revisions.

Benefits:

• Electronic Arts adopts a holistic approach to their benefit programs, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being.
• Their packages are customized to satisfy local needs and may include medical assistance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, free games, and more.