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Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Role ID
210931
Worker Type
Intern - Temporary 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.

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, FIFA soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.

The EA SPORTS DevOps team is looking for a DevOps Software Engineer Intern to join us. You will be part of a global team contributing to the best sports games on the market (NHL, FC, UFC - just to name a few fan favorites).

You will be part of a great team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing. You will work with / learn different technologies, integrate them in the global gaming systems architecture and progress towards the next step in your career path.



Responsibilities:

  • You will be reporting to your project & people manager based in Vancouver, BC.

  • Enhance availability, performance, and stability of cloud-based services through automation

  • Refine and improve CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code tooling (such as GitOps, GitLab)

  • Work with a global team to implement technologies and provide support within a follow-the-sun model (troubleshoot game server infrastructure at different layers, including application, network, load balancing, OS, and application).

  • Troubleshoot deployment issues, connectivity challenges, performance problems, and availability outages.

  • Develop productivity-enhancing tools to automate common system administration tasks.

  • Maintain documentation of system configurations and procedures.

  • Support an always-on gaming server infrastructure.

  • Participate in the evaluation of new technologies that improve the team's efficiency and platform capabilities.


Qualifications:

  • You must be available for a full-time paid internship from May 11 - December 18, 2026.

  • You must be enrolled in an accredited program in a related field.

  • You must be returning to school for at least one semester following your work term with EA.

  • Basic level experience writing software in one or more languages, such as Python, JavaScript, or similar.

  • Basic level experience or knowledge of cloud concepts and services of major cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure).

  • Basic level experience with orchestration or deployment technologies and tools (such as Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Helm).

  • Basic level experience or knowledge of networking technologies such as DNS, subnetting, route tables, NAT, firewalls, Load Balancers, and web standards (REST APIs).

  • Basic level expertise in operating systems and network security fundamentals.

  • Basic level experience or knowledge with configuration management systems (such as Chef, Ansible).

  • Hands-on experience with version control systems such as GIT.

  • Basic level experience with pipeline automation or CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitLab, and GitHub.

  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability systems such as Prometheus and Grafana.

  • Familiarity with IT security best practices such as encryption, certificates, key and credentials management.


Resume Information:

  • You must clearly indicate your expected graduation date in your resume to be considered.

  • Are you interested in games? Let us know!

  • Are you involved in any extra-curricular activities or clubs? We want to hear about them!

  • Submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining why you would like to complete your internship with Electronic Arts, and what interests you in this specific role.


We are only considering students who can work in Canada, will be enrolled in an accredited degree program throughout this Co-op, and slated to graduate no earlier than May 2027. You must be legally authorised to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 8 month Co-op term. Visa sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.


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 hourly 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. 

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$65,000 - $70,000 CAD

The hourly 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 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.
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