Software Engineer - Frostbite
Top Benefits
About the role
General Information
Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Role ID
212855
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.
Frostbite is EA's proprietary game engine. It powers creation on some of the world's most iconic and visually stunning games, including titles from EA SPORTS and Battlefield. We provide 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 technology, 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.
As a Software Engineer at Frostbite, you will join our Core Services team and report to the Development Manager with the mission to improve the productivity and efficiency of the wider Frostbite and game development teams.
Responsibilities:
- You will work with a team of software engineers, quality designers and data analysts to develop new workflows, and frameworks to take Frostbite into a new era of AI-based workflows.
- You will identify new opportunities to improve Frostbite quality processes, and will lead the design, implementation, review and delivery of large functionality.
- You will ensure that code is tested and of high-quality, and that our outcomes are measurable and documented.
- You will debug technical issues and prevent reoccurrences.
- You will contribute to our team culture of learning, collaboration, sustainability, and promoting engineering best practices.
Qualifications:
- BSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related academic programme, or equivalent training and experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in C# or C++.
- Experience with the software engineering lifecycle of a complex codebase, including testing, CI/CD and software release.
Bonus if you have...
- Experience in AI and Agentic technologies to aid software development.
- Background in Quality Engineering.
- Knowledge of client-server application development, and deploying code in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
- Experience in database and cloud technologies.
- Experience in game or game engine development.
This is a hybrid role in EA Vancouver. #LI-Hybrid, #LI-Onsite
Pay Transparency - North America
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) *$119,600 - $167,300 CAD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
For 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.
About Electronic Arts
We exist to inspire the world to play. We put our people first, and we thrive off their diversity in our innovative technology and immersive storytelling. We're doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community, no matter where you're working from. We're looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and transform the future of gaming. Join us.
Software Engineer - Frostbite
Top Benefits
About the role
General Information
Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Role ID
212855
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.
Frostbite is EA's proprietary game engine. It powers creation on some of the world's most iconic and visually stunning games, including titles from EA SPORTS and Battlefield. We provide 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 technology, 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.
As a Software Engineer at Frostbite, you will join our Core Services team and report to the Development Manager with the mission to improve the productivity and efficiency of the wider Frostbite and game development teams.
Responsibilities:
- You will work with a team of software engineers, quality designers and data analysts to develop new workflows, and frameworks to take Frostbite into a new era of AI-based workflows.
- You will identify new opportunities to improve Frostbite quality processes, and will lead the design, implementation, review and delivery of large functionality.
- You will ensure that code is tested and of high-quality, and that our outcomes are measurable and documented.
- You will debug technical issues and prevent reoccurrences.
- You will contribute to our team culture of learning, collaboration, sustainability, and promoting engineering best practices.
Qualifications:
- BSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related academic programme, or equivalent training and experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in C# or C++.
- Experience with the software engineering lifecycle of a complex codebase, including testing, CI/CD and software release.
Bonus if you have...
- Experience in AI and Agentic technologies to aid software development.
- Background in Quality Engineering.
- Knowledge of client-server application development, and deploying code in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
- Experience in database and cloud technologies.
- Experience in game or game engine development.
This is a hybrid role in EA Vancouver. #LI-Hybrid, #LI-Onsite
Pay Transparency - North America
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) *$119,600 - $167,300 CAD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
For 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.
About Electronic Arts
We exist to inspire the world to play. We put our people first, and we thrive off their diversity in our innovative technology and immersive storytelling. We're doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community, no matter where you're working from. We're looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and transform the future of gaming. Join us.