Electronic Arts Inc

Senior Software Engineer (Devops)

Electronic Arts Inc$122K — $170K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with growing responsibility.
  • Background in large-scale build/release systems or developer platforms, especially in gaming.
  • Solid grasp of CI/CD principles and workflows.
  • Proficient in scripting or programming languages like C#, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Familiar with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills, especially in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
  • Write automation scripts in C#, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Troubleshoot and enhance build performance and reliability.
  • Support Git workflows, with bonus for familiarity with Perforce.
  • Automate infrastructure management using Terraform, Packer, Ansible, or Chef.
  • Collaborate to improve developer workflows and system observability.
  • Contribute to ongoing system improvements and incident responses.

Benefits

  • Three weeks of vacation annually, starting out.
  • Ten days of sick leave per year.
  • Paid top-up to parental leave benefits at 100% of base salary for new parents.
  • Comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage.
  • Retirement plan available for full-time employees.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

You will report to a Senior Technical Director within the Game Developer Experience (GDX) team. We build and scale the CI ecosystem that powers builds and preflight systems across multiple EA games. GDX focuses on delivering a CI platform that is optimised for performance, cost, and the evolving needs of game development teams.

This is a hybrid role based in Vancouver. You'll work with us and our studio partners to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency across our build platform.

What You'll Do
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab)
  • Write automation in C#, PowerShell, Bash, or similar
  • Troubleshoot build failures and improve performance
  • Support Git-based workflows (Perforce is a plus)
  • Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Packer, Ansible, or Chef
  • Partner with us to improve reliability, observability, and developer workflows
  • Contribute to incident response and continuous system improvements


What You Bring

  • 7+ years as a Software Engineer, with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Experience working on large-scale build/release systems or developer platforms (e.g., AAA games or DevOps platforms).
  • Experience with CI/CD principles and workflows.
  • Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages (C#, PowerShell, Bash, or similar).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and propose practical solutions.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid, collaborative environment.


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) *$122,300 - $170,700 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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