Software Engineer Co-op (Summer 2027 - 8-Months - Sports Technology - Undergraduate)

Electronic Arts is seeking a Software Engineer Co-op to join their Advanced Technology Group, focusing on identifying and creating new, scalable technologies for game teams. As a co-op student, you will work on strategic, multi-year projects focused on user-generated experiences, improved creation pipelines, and runtime functionality for EA SPORTS titles.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate on feature implementation and pipeline integration of shared technology features
• Work with engineers and domain owners to integrate ATG technologies into active game team environments
• Assist in analyzing and optimizing runtime performance, including load-time and frame-rate improvements
• Participate in technical discussions, providing solutions and feedback for tool and workflow optimizations

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Entry-level experience in software engineering or related fields
• C++ proficiency: ability to read, write, and debug clean, maintainable C++ code
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn new technologies

Preferred technical skills:

• Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, or experience building tools and infrastructure
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks or tools
• Interest in multithreaded systems or runtime performance analysis

Additional attributes:

• Enthusiasm for sports games and an interest in the technology that powers character creation and user-generated content
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment