Gameplay Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ FC

We are seeking a Gameplay Software Engineer to join the EA SPORTS™ FC team. As a Gameplay Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in bringing the vision of artists and designers to life by designing and writing code that runs and controls the game.

The EA SPORTS™ FC Gameplay Team is at the core of the user experience and is highly valued within the company. You will report to the Development Director of Gameplay and work on a team that is passionate about creating immersive experiences for fans worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Bring the vision of artists and designers to life
• Design and write code that runs and controls the game, incorporating and adapting existing libraries and writing custom code
• Prototype new mechanics to prove designs and improve on mechanics
• Design technical designs for Gameplay systems
• Develop tools and workflows to produce new game features
• Work with a proprietary engine to develop shareable code and interface correctly with the engine

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience
• Proficiency with C++ and experience in object-oriented design and implementation
• Experience architecting and implementing A.I., character control, multiplayer, or other gameplay-related systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of good software programming practices
• Understanding of multithreaded architectures and synchronization principles
• Excellent debugging experience using tools to help debug
• Understand performance implications of Gameplay systems & algorithms and how to improve

Salary: $104,500 - $142,800 CAD

Benefits:

• Vacation (3 weeks per year to start)
• 10 days per year of sick time
• Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan for regular full-time employees