Electronic Arts Inc

Lead Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ NHL

Electronic Arts Inc$141K — $204K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep passion for gaming and a commitment to interactive entertainment.
  • Experience in technical leadership and mentoring teams of 5+ engineers.
  • Proficiency in evaluating and adopting emerging AI technologies in development.
  • Strong C++ programming skills with a portfolio of complex object-oriented software.
  • Ability to translate high-level visions into executable plans with excellence.
  • Outstanding communication skills for bridging technical and non-technical teams.
  • 6+ years in professional software development, preferably in gaming context.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement core systems and technical designs for future games.
  • Collaborate with Frostbite engine creators to advance game development capabilities.
  • Integrate new technology with the EA SPORTS™ NHL team for improved player experiences.
  • Mentor and guide a high-performing engineering team from early discovery to integration.
  • Ensure code quality, performance, and stability for optimized games.
  • Identify and attract top engineering talent for team enhancement.
  • Drive team-wide adoption of AI tools, establishing guidelines for effective use.

Benefits

  • Three weeks of vacation per year, starting.
  • Ten days of paid sick leave per year.
  • Paid parental leave benefits, including maternity top-up to 100% of salary for 12 weeks.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance included.
  • Retirement plan for regular full-time employees.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

As a Lead Software Engineer , you will be at the core of the game creation process. You will lead the architectural design and implementation of technology across multiple platforms, partnering directly with the Development Director and Producer to guide team execution and foster a collaborative team culture. Working alongside designers, artists, and other engineers, you will help define complex, next-generation features spanning rendering, user interface, platform systems, machine learning, and tools.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Architect and implement the core systems and technical designs that will define our future games.
  • Collaborate directly with the creators of the Frostbite engine to push the boundaries of what's possible in game development.
  • Partner with the teams behind our EA SPORTS™ NHL title to integrate new technology and deliver unforgettable player experiences.
  • Mentor a passionate and high-performing engineering team, guiding them from technical discovery through to final integration.
  • Champion code quality, performance, and stability to ensure our games are optimized and robust.
  • Help us build our dream team by identifying and attracting top-tier engineering talent.
  • Champion and drive team-wide adoption of AI-assisted development tools, defining and enforcing guidelines and best practices to incorporate AI into coding and workflows effectively and responsibly

Your Qualifications:
  • A deep passion for gaming and a drive to create amazing interactive entertainment.
  • Proven technical leadership and experience mentoring a team of 5+ engineers
  • Proven experience in evaluating emerging AI technologies, leading teams through tool and workflow transformation, and educating teams on safe and high-impact AI usage
  • Excellent C++ skills and a strong portfolio of designing and architecting complex, object-oriented software.
  • The ability to take a high-level vision and drive it to execution with excellence.
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
  • 6+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Professional software or game development experience. Previous work in large, multiplatform codebases is a plus.
  • A solid understanding of memory management, multi-threading, and runtime optimization.


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) *$141,400 - $204,400 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 other incentive programs.

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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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