C++ Software Engineer - Production Systems - Frostbite

Frostbite

Frostbite is EA’s state-of-the-art multi-platform game development engine. Our global team empowers game creators to shape the future of gaming by developing creative engine features and outstanding tools. We are honored to have thousands of game developers all over the world using Frostbite to create some of the most amazing games and player experiences in the industry.

The Team

You will be a part of our team building core systems for data management and game asset processing. Some examples of what we work with are:

• A data pipeline framework for processing on-disk data into a target format suitable for runtime usage
• A server application storing and caching build records for the data that is built by the pipeline
• A content service for on-demand delivery of binary source data

This team belongs to the Production Systems product domain that creates tools, frameworks and services that EA’s content creators rely on to create and enhance EA’s games. You’ll find opportunities to improve content creator workflows, allowing faster iteration times and creativity for our engineers content creators. You will report to our Senior Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on design, test, and maintenance of services delivered by the team and take ownership of those services.
• Together with your team members, work with Production Systems’ Technical Director, Product Manager and Program Manager to understand customer needs and provide incredible value.
• Work with Frostbite engineers in Stockholm and our other development sites such as Vancouver.
• Communicate with game teams around the world to understand their specific needs.
• Gain domain expertise and share knowledge within the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with C++ programming, data-guided design, and software architecture
• Experience with data processing, data flows, or multi-threading
• Comfortable working within an established codebase
• Motivated to achieve and have a collaborative attitude
• Experienced in building high-performing concurrent software
• Excel in a learning culture

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience implementing databases or file systems
• Experience with optimization and performance improvements
• Some experience with recent web technologies and HTTP
• Experience with agile development practices

Apply

As part of the application process, we will ask you to perform a practical work test. We look forward to receiving your application!