Software Architect

Role ID : 206555

Worker Type : Regular Employee

Studio / Department : Flexible Work Arrangement

Work Type : Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Join us for an opportunity to work with the best game development teams in the world. We are looking for a Software Architect to join the Tools Development and Automation team supporting BioWare, Motive, Cliffhanger, Maxis, Full Circle, and Mobile.

You will work with Quality Assurance and Game Development teams to create tools and technical strategies. Our goal is to improve automation infrastructure and increase efficiencies in the Game Development and QA processes.

You will report to the Group Technical Director and will help develop an in-depth understanding of product designs, use EA proprietary tools to create unique automated tests, form test strategies for implementation of technologies, and think laterally to identify requirements, roadblocks, or efficiencies.

This role is open for hybrid work from our Vancouver offices or remote from Canada.

Responsibilities :

• Create multi-tenant tools and systems meant to support all titles from our 5 partner studios.
• Use modern software engineering processes and best practices for requirements, design, implementation, and testing.
• Work with all disciplines to gather requirements, collaborate on solutions, and implement.
• Measurably improve processes and best practices to achieve targets across a small team of engineers.
• Design, author, test, and deploy automated tests to cover all test scenarios.
• Interpret requests from your QA and engineering partners, account for and call out any roadblocks or efficiencies, and propose and apply your creative or technical solutions.

Qualifications :

• 7+ years of experience in a hands-on development role (C++, C#).
• Experience developing SaaS tools and products.
• Familiarity with modern deployment and cloud solutions.
• Contributor to technical architecture and design documents for small / medium-sized features.
• A solid foundation in Computer Science fundamentals, algorithms, design patterns, test-driven development, CI / CD processes, and data structures.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related concentration, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Compensation and Benefits :

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g., education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

• Base Salary Ranges : $160,200 - $229,100 CAD

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI / QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental / adoption leave), extended health / dental / vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and a retirement plan for regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts :

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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