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Network Game Engineer - American Football

Electronic Arts
Orlando, Florida, United States of AmericaVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
Posted 1 month ago
Last seen 1 month ago
Active
full-time
EA Studios - SPORTS
$100,000 - $139,500 CAD

Job Summary

Join EA SPORTS as a Network Game Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge networked gameplay for a fast-paced American Football title. Leverage your C++ and multiplayer game development expertise to deliver responsive, action-oriented experiences that connect players globally.

About this job

The Online Gameplay Engineer will design and implement networked game mechanics and technology for a fast-paced, action-oriented multiplayer sports game. This role involves being a key contributor in solving multiplayer challenges, collaborating with various teams, and actively sharing domain knowledge to mentor engineers.

Requirements

- Design 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. - 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. - 4+ years experience in software development with a strong C++ focus. - Shipped multiplayer action games as a key 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. - Passion for programming and continuous learning. - A sense of humility and ability to thrive in a team environment. - A knack for managing your time, balancing quality and speed. - Drive to execute and finish projects properly.

Benefits & Perks

- Vacation (3 weeks per year to start in Canada) - 10 days per year of sick time (in Canada) - Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave in Canada) - Extended health/dental/vision coverage - Life insurance - Disability insurance - Retirement plan to regular full-time employees - Eligibility for bonus and equity (for certain roles) - Healthcare coverage - Mental well-being support - Retirement savings - Paid time off - Family leaves - Complimentary games

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