Lead Server Engineer

Electronic Arts is seeking a Lead Server Engineer to join their EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai team.

As a Lead Server Engineer, you will play a critical role in the system architecture design process, taking ownership of the technical design and implementation of foundational modules and critical services, while leading a team of engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain server-side code and ensure robustness.
• Design and implement server architecture and frameworks.
• Oversee server-side tasks and develop tools to ensure healthy game server operation.
• Manage projects and tasks related to server architecture implementation.
• Troubleshoot complex server-related technical issues.
• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.
• Lead and inspire a team of software engineers.
• Mentor and train team members.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of server development experience, including 3+ years of team management experience.
• Proficiency in Java, C++, or Go.
• Knowledge of common networking protocols, relational databases, NoSQL databases, and in-memory data structure stores.
• Experience with container and serverless technologies, Linux platform, and version control software.
• Excellent debugging capabilities.
• Experience in large online game development.

Benefits: Electronic Arts supports a balanced life with benefits programs that emphasize physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being.