General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Role ID

211038

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

CT - Frostbite

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Title: Technical Director - Frostbite

Location(s): Vancouver, BC

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Reports to: Director of Engine Development

About Frostbite

Frostbite is EA’s proprietary game engine. Its versatile tools and cutting-edge technology power creation on some of the world’s most iconic and visually stunning games, including titles from EA SPORTS and Battlefield. Frostbite provides a unified platform that empowers developers to create hyper-realistic worlds, intricate gameplay, and lifelike animations with unmatched speed and quality.

By joining Frostbite, you’ll be at the forefront of game engine innovation, collaborating with top-tier developers to push the boundaries of interactive realism and immersive gameplay. Shape the future of gaming technology and leave your mark on the next generation of games.

The Role

We’re looking for a Technical Director to join our Frostbite Core Services Developer Efficiency & Quality team in Vancouver. In this role, you’ll lead efforts to improve Frostbite software quality and develop more efficient developer workflows using AI-driven tools, with a goal of helping Frostbite and our game team partners work more efficiently while ensuring high-quality outcomes. You’ll collaborate with technical leaders across Frostbite to set strategy, reduce risks, and drive innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead teams delivering Frostbite technologies across EA.
• Partner with leaders to align technical strategies and project goals.
• Mentor and support the growth of future technical leaders.
• Champion quality, automation, and AI solutions.
• Drive cross-team collaboration and engine-wide initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in software development, including 3+ years leading technical teams

• Experience in at least two of the following areas:

  • AAA game development
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML)
  • Software quality leadership

• Strong background in C++ and/or C#, plus Agile and continuous delivery practices.

• Passion for innovation and building scalable, high-quality systems.

Why Join Us?

At Frostbite, you’ll be part of a supportive, creative team at the forefront of game engine technology. Together, we’ll shape the future of game development and create the tools that power EA’s biggest titles.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$138,700 - $199,900 CAD

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.