Electronic Arts (EA) · 2 months ago
Senior/Lead Tools Engineer (Apex Legends)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
CAD$139K/yr - CAD$200K/yr
8+ years expElectronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Respawn is looking for a Lead Tools Engineer who is passionate about developing world-class tools for Apex Legends, focusing on improving and optimizing asset compiler and packaging tools.
ComputerMobilePublishingVideo GamesWeb Development
Responsibilities
Lead a team of accomplished software engineers focusing on the core features of asset compiler/packaging tools for Apex Legends
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of tools for asset compilation and packaging in the game engine pipeline
Develop architecture and design solutions for problems within the tools
Collaborate with build, rendering, and content teams to streamline end-to-end asset processing
Analyze and optimize asset packaging workflows for efficiency and reliability
Build bridges with other partners to work towards the common tools/game engine vision
Track bugs, enhancement requests, and technical debt for tools used in the pipeline
Plan and prioritize tool development tasks in alignment with project schedules and content team needs
Design and implement automated testing and continuous integration for tool reliability
Qualification
Required
Excellent C++ skills
2+ years of experience leading engineering teams in the games industry
8+ years of experience having worked on and shipped large game projects
You enjoy being a subject matter expert and the 'go-to' person for internal customers
Familiarity with custom asset packaging and compiling for a game engine
Well versed in software engineering principles
Familiarity with an existing game engine and understanding of editor concepts
Benefits
Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
80 hours per year of sick time
16 paid company holidays per year
10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
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
Company
Electronic Arts (EA)
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