Electronic Arts Inc

Data Engineer - EA Sports FC

Electronic Arts Inc$104K — $142K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4+ years of relevant Data Engineering experience with a focus on reliable data delivery.
  • Expertise in managing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL database environments.
  • Experience with big data technologies such as Trino, Spark, and Kafka.
  • Advanced programming skills in Python, C#, or Scala for developing production-quality code.
  • Hands-on experience deploying data infrastructure in cloud environments, particularly AWS.
  • Ability to engineer robust ETL/ELT pipelines using industry-standard tools like Airflow.
  • Familiarity with AI-driven insights and data governance practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable data models to support analytical needs.
  • Own the complete data lifecycle from requirement gathering to pipeline maintenance.
  • Address complex engineering challenges related to data ingestion and storage.
  • Oversee deployment and optimization of both batch and real-time processing frameworks.
  • Communicate technical designs and constraints across technical and business teams.

Benefits

  • 3 weeks of vacation to start per year.
  • 10 days of sick time annually.
  • Paid parental leave with top-up to EI/QPIP benefits.
  • Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement plan options for regular full-time employees.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

Reporting to the Senior Data Science Manager, we are seeking a Data Engineer to implement and maintain high-impact, end-to-end data pipelines that deliver actionable business insights. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will support the bridge between technical engineering and strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing hands-on development with collaborative execution. You will be responsible for implementing robust data models, maintaining scalable infrastructure, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into resilient, high-performance data solutions.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Data Modeling & Implementation: Design and implement robust, scalable data models that support complex analytical requirements and future business growth.
  • End-to-End Pipeline Ownership: Own the entire data lifecycle, from initial requirement gathering to the deployment and maintenance of high-performance, resilient ETL/ELT pipelines and data processing workflows.
  • Technical Strategy & Execution: Address sophisticated data engineering challenges including data ingestion, storage strategies, and reliability by building modular, maintainable, and highly available systems.
  • System Maintenance & Scalability: Oversee the deployment and optimization of batch and real-time processing frameworks, ensuring data quality, performance tuning, and robust alerting mechanisms.
  • Collaborative Communication: Work across technical and business teams to communicate technical designs and project constraints, ensuring alignment on data initiatives and the delivery of high-quality pipelines.

Your Qualifications

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer with 2-4+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating a strong technical engineering foundation and a focus on reliable data delivery.
  • Advanced Database Systems: Deep technical proficiency in architecting, managing, and optimizing high-performance SQL and No-SQL database environments.
  • Big Data Ecosystem Expertise: Extensive experience building and operating distributed systems leveraging technologies such as Trino, Spark, and Kafka.
  • Software Engineering Excellence: Advanced programming skills in Python, C#, or Scala, with a dedicated focus on developing clean, modular, and production-grade code.
  • Cloud Infrastructure & Scaling: Hands-on experience deploying and scaling data infrastructure within cloud environments, with a strong preference for AWS.
  • Resilient Pipeline Orchestration: Proven ability to engineer and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines and data workflows using industry-standard tools like Airflow.
  • AI/BI & Data Governance: Experience delivering AI-driven insights and self-service intelligence via Alation AI, Databricks AI/BI, or similar services, while championing data cataloging and governance to ensure high-quality, actionable data.


Pay Transparency - North America

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).

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$104,500 - $142,800 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

For Canada, 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, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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About Electronic Arts Inc

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The company develops and publishes games, content, and online services for consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers. EA's portfolio includes popular franchises such as FIFA, Madden NFL, The Sims, and Battlefield. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Learn more about Electronic Arts Inc
Size
12,900 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.1 billion
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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