C++ Generalist Software Engineer (Low-Level Systems) – American Football - 210353 - Electronic Arts

General Information

Locations: Madrid, Spain

Role ID

210353

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - SPORTS

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.

Contract: Permanent.

Location: Madrid/Orlando

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite).

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences, EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, FC soccer, NHL & hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.

EA SPORTS ignited the passion of college football for millions of fans by recreating the unparalleled pageantry of college football with EA SPORTS NCAA Football, which was a consistent top five sports title in North America. In recent years, college football has become one of the most highly-requested games from their players. Now, they’re excited to be bringing back the glory of college football for millions of college sports fans with EA SPORTS College Football. And with this highly-anticipated title under development, EA SPORTS is looking for a diverse range of talent, who are passionate about what they do, to help bring the game to life.

As a Generalist Software Engineer (Low-Level Systems), you will work on game performance and help advance our primary systems and shared engine. Our engineers maintain a comprehensive view of the game and engine systems, seeking ways to improve performance, utility, and capabilities for our players, as well as workflow enhancements for our development team. There will be ample opportunities to collaborate extensively with other groups throughout the American Football projects. We are looking for passionate engineers who enjoy prototyping, planning, collaborating with other engineers, and leveraging existing technologies across EA to streamline workflows and enhance capabilities, allowing us to work smarter and more efficiently to bring substantial improvements to our game.

Your Responsibilities

Develop and deliver tested, high-quality technical implementations that meet requirements.
Demonstrate proactive critical thinking and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Collaborate with design and engineering teams to provide feedback and create clear, estimable technical designs.
Contribute to core EA technologies in an architecturally sound manner to support collaborative development efforts.
Enhance team efficiency by identifying opportunities for tooling or workflow improvements.
Understand and consider the impact of technical implementations on performance and memory budgets.
Assess how your changes affect a multi-disciplinary development team.
Navigate ambiguity and investigate issues independently with minimal direction.

Your Qualifications

Solid knowledge of C++ language, best practices, and architectural considerations (3+ years of programming experience with C++).
Experience working within large codebases and embedded systems.
Familiarity with game engines such as Unreal, Frostbite, or Unity is preferred.
Experience developing custom engines is a plus.
Experience with multi-threaded systems and parallel programming considerations.
Passionate about designing, implementing and optimizing low-level systems with strong understanding of resource management and hardware architecture.
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical team members.
Passionate about development and interested in generalist engineering work.

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.