Lead Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ NHL

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:

• Architect and implement core systems and technical designs that define future games.
• Collaborate with creators of the Frostbite engine to push game development boundaries.
• Partner with EA SPORTS™ NHL teams to integrate new technology and deliver player experiences.
• Mentor a high-performing engineering team, guiding them from technical discovery to final integration.
• Champion code quality, performance, and stability to ensure optimised and robust games.
• Identify and attract top-tier engineering talent.
• Drive team-wide adoption of AI-assisted development tools, defining guidelines and best practices.

Your qualifications:

• Passion for gaming and creating 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 software.
• Ability to take a high-level vision and drive it to execution with excellence.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Professional software or game development experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive approach to benefits, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and social well-being.
• Locally tailored packages may include healthcare, mental health support, retirement funds, paid and family leaves, free games, and more.