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General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
  • Location: Vancouver - Great Northern Way
  • Country: Canada

  • Location: Vancouver
  • Country: Canada


Role ID
206404
Worker Type
Intern - Temporary Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - Ripple Effect
Flexible Work Arrangement
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

Software Engineer Intern

At Ripple Effect, we are a studio where you can do the best work of your career. Above all, we’re driven by quality - in the games we create, and in the studio we’ve built. 

Our values: We believe every day our work should be better than it was the day before. We iterate, innovate, and support our devs as they grow in their crafts and push one another toward mastery. We believe in operating with integrity, and creating a diverse team where everyone’s ideas are heard. 

With studios located in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Ripple Effect has been dedicated to the Battlefield franchise since our founding as DICE LA in 2013. We created Battlefield 2042’s Portal, and have supported DICE on every Battlefield game since Battlefield 4.

Now, we’re looking for new team members to help us craft the next Battlefield..

We are looking for a CS student like you with a passion for building exciting game systems and a desire to continue learning. You will be challenged to collaborate with a team of engineers to build game systems, then improve and polish them to perfection. You will get the chance to work with engineers, production, designers and others to help build and improve our game.

This role will report to an Engineering Line Manager.

What we are looking for:

  • Working towards BSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Working knowledge of C++ either through Course Work or Individual Projects
  • Flexibility and desire to work on a variety of game systems
  • Able to work closely and iteratively with developers
  • Great communication skills that supports an open working environment in terms of feedback

 

We are only considering students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2025, slated to graduate between December 2025 and June 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in CA on a full-time basis during the internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.




BC COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.
 
EA has listed the pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous  relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, degree type (e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD), what stage you are in your degree journey (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.), qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

    • British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria):
      º 65,000 - $70,000 CAN Salary
 
The pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.  We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k).  





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.