Description
Electronic Arts is seeking a Client Engineer to work on an unannounced 3A project. As a Client Engineer, you will develop and maintain features and content for the game client, primarily using C++ and visual scripting.
You will work closely with producers, designers, and other engineers to develop game content, integrate platform features, and resolve issues to ensure a high-quality player experience. You will be guided by a Lead Engineer and/or Technical Director and will provide accurate task estimates, manage your time effectively, and deliver high-quality features and live-service support for a AAA free-to-play online title.
Key responsibilities:
- Resolve game client technical issues and deliver a stable and high-quality gameplay experience.
- Develop new features and maintain existing systems using C++ and visual scripting within the internal engine.
- Interpret game design requirements and implement game content and platform features.
- Collaborate closely with other engineers, producers, and game designers to deliver the overall vision of the game.
- Maintain code quality through code reviews, testing, and bug fixing.
- Integrate and maintain third-party libraries and SDKs.
- Support cross-functional teams, including art, design, and production, by developing tools and improving workflows.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in the video game industry with live-service experience.
- Strong proficiency in C++.
- Experience developing a variety of game features and content, with a strong understanding of UI/UX implementation workflows.
- Experience with object-oriented design and software architecture.
- Demonstrated understanding of software engineering best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
- Experience shipping at least one commercial video game title; live-service experience is a plus.
Additional skills:
- Experience in networking, rendering, AI, or animation systems is a plus.
- Experience with or knowledge of visual scripting systems or equivalent UI frameworks used in commercial game engines.
- Experience with or knowledge of mobile game development is not required but would be considered an asset.
- Proficiency with modern AI-assisted and agentic engineering tools.
- Passion for video games and a commitment to creating high-quality player experiences.
Benefits: Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical insurance, mental wellbeing support, pension plan, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.