Creative & Development is an organization within the Central Technology Organization. CDT partners with studios to build creative tools and solutions for our game makers and our players. The multi-disciplinary Player & Quality Insights team focuses on understanding player behavior and designing player feedback events across our entire portfolio of games, to help game teams develop the games and experiences our players want to play. We are a player-inspired team where every major decision starts with who we make games for.
Reporting to a Development Manager as a QA Architect, you will work alongside peers located in our Madrid and Bucharest locations, as well as remote workers. You will contribute towards a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration. You will work with individuals who have different specialities and areas of focus - with the combined goal of increasing game quality.
You will contribute towards the creation of qualitative guidelines and providing guidance to test teams on how to execute them. You will be expected to keep up-to-date in developing areas of game quality, such as game accessibility and user generated content.
You can learn more about our studio and values at ea.com/about
The Role:
Using guidelines – seek opportunities in software for improved experiential quality and accessibility, across EA games and live services
Display passion and knowledge of game quality, such as game accessibility, and be an ambassador on the topic internally
Contribute to and help implement EA's game quality strategy with partner teams
Maintain strong partnerships with game studios, supporting their development needs and looking for opportunities to continually improve
Promote knowledge of accessible design practices
Required Qualifications:
3+ years experience as in Quality Verification, Quality Design, or an equivalent Accessible Game Design role
Familiarity with Xbox Accessibility Guidelines (XAG), Xbox Accessibility Feature Tags and PlayStation Accessibility Tags (information is available online)
In-depth knowledge of game development practices
In-depth knowledge of current, and ability to anticipate future industry standards
Onboard and explain applicable accessibility insights to development teams
Help to translate player expectations into actions
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
Direct meetings
Operate autonomously, requiring little oversight
About Electronic Arts
Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.
We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.
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. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
