Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.
DICE (EA Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment), the award-winning studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, is best known for creating the phenomenally successful Battlefield franchise, the Battlefront franchise, and the innovative game Mirror’s Edge.
We work through our 4 guiding values: Passion with Purpose, Creative Innovation, Everything Quality, and One Community. We recognise that our people are the backbone and driving force to our creative products. As such, we are dedicated in providing everyone the ability to express, learn, and be their very best with a common cause.
Job Description
As an Online Software Engineer, you implement solutions connecting millions of players in our online multiplayer games. You will design, develop and support online features such as authentication, matchmaking, progression and in-game store for DICE's future titles. The role requires an understanding of the different network topologies used in gaming and interaction with the different online services powering DICE games. As a part of our game team, you are expected to write high-performing systems with limited hardware and networking requirements to ensure optimal user experience for the players.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with game design, user experience, product and analytics teams to identify online system’s needs, evaluate requirements, write specifications, and design and implement complex systems and interfaces.
- Write well designed, efficient and testable software.
- Strive for excellence in software craftsmanship, and collaborate with peers to improve software design
- Exchange knowledge and experiences with fellow engineers on relevant modern technologies as well as on best practices for developing online systems.
Required Skills & Experience
You probably have a track record of working on complex consumer software products and experience in gaming is beneficial. You should be comfortable talking to us about:
- Algorithms, design patterns, debugging and memory/performance optimization.
- Distributed systems with high performance and reliability
Other Skills and Abilities
- Passion about games and game development
- Expertise in C/C++
- Strong architectural skills and knowledge in different network topologies used in gaming
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a must
We welcome people from different backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application!
About EA
At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to dynamic and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free video games and so much more! Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
