Server Engineer

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world.

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.

EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai is a global team devoted to developing and operating a high-quality mobile football game experience. As a software engineer, you will participate in the functional design and implementation of live game services, playing a crucial role in the development process, and report directly to the Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing server-side code to ensure its robustness.
• Resolve complex server-related technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and interruption to services.
• Be responsible for quality testing and deployment tools, and the corresponding process design.
• Manage projects/tasks of the team related to server feature implementation, including planning, coordination to delivery.
• Collaborate with team members, operational teams, and external partners.
• Demonstrate influence through conversations, teamwork, and providing guidance to junior team members.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years' server-related development experience
• In-depth understanding of common server-side development technologies
• Experienced with Linux platform development and Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Experienced with version control systems like GitHub/GitLab and developing branching approaches
• Familiar with networking protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, HTTP, and WebSocket)
• Familiar with database and in-memory data cache development
• Familiar with object-oriented programming and design patterns
• Experienced with large online game, mobile game development
• Experienced with database technology/optimization, e.g., SQL and NoSQL solutions
• Proficient in reading and writing English documents