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hybrid senior regular Shanghai

First indexed 19 Sept 2026

Description

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world.

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.

EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai is a global team devoted to developing and operating a high-quality mobile football game experience.

As a Server Engineer, you will participate in the functional design and implementation of live game services, playing a crucial role in the development process, and report directly to the Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain existing server-side code to ensure its robustness.
  • Resolve complex server-related technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and interruption to services.
  • Be responsible for quality testing and deployment tools, and the corresponding process design.
  • Manage projects/tasks of the team related to server feature implementation, including planning, coordination to delivery.
  • Collaborate with team members, operational teams, and external partners.
  • Demonstrate influence through conversations, teamwork, and providing guidance to junior team members.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 3 years' server-related development experience.
  • In-depth understanding of common server-side development technologies.
  • Experienced with Linux platform development and Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
  • Experienced with version control systems like GitHub/GitLab and developing branching approaches.
  • Familiar with networking protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, HTTP, and WebSocket).
  • Familiar with database and in-memory data cache development.
  • Familiar with object-oriented programming and design patterns.
  • Experienced with large online game, mobile game development.
  • Experienced with database technology/optimization, e.g., SQL and NoSQL solutions.
  • Proficient in reading and writing English documents.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health care services, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.

About Electronic Arts

  • Electronic Arts is an equal opportunities employer, making hiring decisions based on merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic.
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://jobs.ea.com/fi_FI/careers/JobDetail/Software-Engineer-II/216147