EA SPORTS · 4 hours ago
Experienced Gameplay Software Engineer - American Football
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
CA$100K/yr - CA$140K/yr
4+ years expElectronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. The Gameplay Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing networked game mechanics and technology for a fast-paced, action-oriented multiplayer sports game.
ElectronicsSportsVideo
Responsibilities
Architect and implement strategies for time sensitive gameplay mechanics in a responsive, action oriented multiplayer game in collaboration with engineers, designers and artists
Work with engineering teams to identify and implement core real time networking systems and gameplay features
Technical oversight of your team members' contributions
Actively share domain knowledge, teach and mentor engineers within their team
Design, implement and document technology and strategies to facilitate the development of games mechanics in a multiplayer environment by other team members
Own features and collaborate with team members to solve problems efficiently
Qualification
Required
4+ years experience in software development with a strong C++ focus
Shipped multiplayer action games as a contributor in networked game mechanics and technology, such as: shooters, melee combat, sports or sports adjacent
You understand the tradeoffs between the various approaches of latency mitigation in multiplayer games, and their applications and shortcomings
Advanced debugging skills applicable to client/server multiplayer games
Experience developing in and debugging multi-threaded/concurrent architectures
Pragmatic approach to problem solving
Experience with Visual Studio and knowledge of the debugging tools
Preferred
Shipped fast paced multiplayer melee combat game or similar
Experience with network architecture of MMO games
Experience working with Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo game consoles
Experience working with iOS and Android
Experience with developing large scale multiplayer games
Experience with Frostbite, Unreal or Unity or other game engine
Benefits
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
Bonus and equity
Company
EA SPORTS
EA Sports is a brand of Electronic Arts that creates and develops sports video games.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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