Development Director

Electronic Arts is seeking a Development Director to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of tools that support live operations and feature development for EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai.

As a Development Director, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of tools that support live operations and feature development
• Defining and prioritizing product backlogs for tools such as live ops automation systems, content configuration pipelines, and productivity-enhancing utilities
• Monitoring progress, resolving blockers, and ensuring delivery of high-quality tools
• Acting as a bridge between internal customers and the tools development team
• Gathering requirements, defining clear specifications, and ensuring tool features align with user needs
• Conducting regular reviews, demos, and feedback loops with partners to drive continuous improvement
• Working with engineers to ensure technical feasibility implementation of tools
• Participating in solution design discussions and offering insights based on prior game tools development experience
• Helping establish standards, documentation, and workflows for tool usage and maintenance
• Identifying opportunities to optimize development pipelines and operational workflows through tooling
• Advocating for automation and data-driven solutions to improve productivity

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience in project management within the game industry, with at least 3 years working directly on game tools development
• Technical background, with familiarity in tools architecture, backend systems, and live operations workflows
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin (both verbal and written)
• Passion for games, with an interest in soccer
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and version control systems
• Experience with live ops content delivery workflows and configuration systems
• Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal
• Understanding of database management and API integration for tools development
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments

Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, mental wellbeing support, pension plans, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more. The company values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity, and encourages employees to make a positive impact and grow in their careers.