Lead Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ NHL

Electronic Arts is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the EA SPORTS™ NHL team in Vancouver, British Columbia. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be at the core of the game creation process, leading the architectural design and implementation of technology across multiple platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Architecting and implementing core systems and technical designs that define future games
• Collaborating with the creators of the Frostbite engine to push the boundaries of game development
• Partnering with the EA SPORTS™ NHL title team to integrate new technology and deliver unforgettable player experiences
• Mentoring a high-performing engineering team and guiding them through technical discovery and final integration
• Championing code quality, performance, and stability to ensure games are optimized and robust
• Helping to build the dream team by identifying and attracting top-tier engineering talent
• Driving team-wide adoption of AI-assisted development tools and defining guidelines for effective and responsible AI usage

To qualify, you will need:

• A deep passion for gaming and creating amazing interactive entertainment
• Proven technical leadership and experience mentoring a team of 5+ engineers
• Experience in evaluating emerging AI technologies and leading teams through tool and workflow transformation
• Excellent C++ skills and a strong portfolio of designing and architecting complex, object-oriented software
• The ability to take a high-level vision and drive it to execution with excellence
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams
• 6+ years of professional software development experience
• Professional software or game development experience, with previous work in large, multi-platform codebases being a plus
• A solid understanding of memory management, multi-threading, and runtime optimization