Frostbite is EA's state-of-the-art multi-platform game development engine. Our global team develops creative engine features and cutting-edge tools that let our game makers create stunning games. We're honored to have thousands of game developers worldwide using Frostbite as they create some of the industry's best-known titles and amazing player experiences. Join us as we help shape the future of gaming with Frostbite.
As a Technical Writer, you will report to the Managing Editor of the Frostbite Documentation Team. You will be part of a distributed team that's responsible for empowering game creators to bring their ideas to life and unleash the power of the Frostbite game engine. You will do this by organizing, writing, and editing learning resources and documentation. Your user-centric approach will help new and experienced game creators learn how to use the Frostbite engine. You will work side-by-side with game engine developers and experts to help them share their knowledge.
Responsibilities
Work with distributed teams (product management, engineering, content, and experience design) to organize and sustain the Frostbite engine conceptual and how to documentation, UI text, and tutorials.
Work with experts to learn about engine features, write documentation, and consult on best practices for conveying technical information.
Employ a diplomatic approach and accountability when managing projects that address game creator concerns.
Provide guidance on documentation standards, such as consistency and reuse.
Guide documentation tooling and process improvement across multiple, concurrent projects and systems.
Collaborate across EA teams to create or reuse learning materials, such as video, interactive demos, in-application help.
Contribute to content management practices to build a foundation for future documentation processes.
Who you are:
5+ years of software or online technical writing experience within a technology organization
2+ years of project management experience, with the ability to organize tasks
Experienced at working in a collaborative, Agile development environment
Experience using a content management system (CMS) or similar knowledge management systems to organize and create documentation
Experience creating and organizing technical documentation that is concise and accurate
Experience with translating technical concepts into written and visual formats
To be considered for this position, be prepared to provide writing samples.
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.
