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General Information

Locations: Los Angeles - Del Rey, California, United States of America 
Role ID
208975
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - Quality Verification
Flexible Work Arrangement
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.

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists and so much more. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

The Battlefield Playtest Team are looking for a Technical Product Owner ( also known as Playtest Technical Lead or Playtest Technical Coordinator) who is passionate about mastering complex systems. Our mission is building a better Battlefield through objective analysis, and you will ensure the smooth operation of daily studio playtests to produce insights for the Battlefield team. You will report to the Playtest Director in the Experiential Quality group of Battlefield Quality Verification.

Responsibilities

  • You will configure game clients, servers, and playtest tools based on criteria from technical and design partners to guarantee a smooth playtest operation

  • You will ensure shared PCs and consoles are operational

  • You will troubleshoot technical issues live during playtests

  • You will ensure critical defects found in playtests are tracked with appropriate logs

  • You will identify the cause of technical issues affecting playtest success and implement improvements to prevent them from recurring

  • You will maintain high quality documentation

  • You will occasionally schedule and host studio playtests

Required Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in PC and console game development

  • Experience working with console firmware and SDKs

  • Experience reading debug logs for troubleshooting

  • Experience using the command line for a variety of tasks

  • Knowledge of shooter games

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

* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento) * $82,500 - $122,900 USD

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) 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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.
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