Electronic Arts

Rendering Software Engineer Intern

Contract: 12-month Internship

Location: Guildford, UK

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in-office)

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.

The Challenge Ahead

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, the Battlefield team is looking to define the future of the first-person shooter. United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive and Ripple Effect – all powered by the Battlefield Central Technology (BCT) team – have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

At Criterion Games we cherish our rich, award-winning, history of crafting quality games with joy and passion. You’ll find us playing, creating, breathing, and talking games. As we look to the future, we're excited to continue innovating and being part of building the future of Battlefield.

We believe that healthy and engaged teams are the key to building great games, so we place enormous value on collaboration, fresh ideas, and diverse perspectives. Criterion is a place where you can unleash your creativity and be part of something extraordinary. Your unique input is welcome here!

Responsibilities:

We’re looking for an Intern Software Engineer (Rendering) to join our Battlefield team. You’ll work alongside our experienced rendering engineers who build the technology that makes our games look incredible - from realistic lighting and visual effects to efficient rendering pipelines that support huge, immersive worlds.

• Build, test, and integrate rendering features into the game’s codebase.

• Work on optimizing graphics performance for both consoles and PC.

• Participate in Agile development processes such as daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

• Collaborate with QA and development teams to identify and resolve issues.

• Learn and apply best practices in requirements gathering, design, implementation, and testing.

• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge rendering systems used in AAA titles.

Eligibility:

• You are currently studying in the penultimate year of undergraduate study with a planned placement year.

• You are available to commence a full-time 12 month placement in July 2026.

• You are eligible to work in the UK without additional visa or relocation support.

Skills:

• Knowledge of C++.

• Familiarity with debugging and profiling tools.

• Experience with 3D maths and geometry.

• Knowledge of graphics or rendering-related programming (such as shaders, GPU programming, real-time rendering, or graphics APIs like DirectX/Vulkan/OpenGL).

• Excel in a collaborative, team-focused environment with both local and remote colleagues.

Help us make play happen. Apply now with an up-to-date CV and Cover Letter in English, explaining why you would like to join EA for this internship position.