Electronic Arts

Software Engineer Intern

Contract: 12-month Internship

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days a week 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

EA Tracktwenty is an international mobile game studio rooted in Helsinki, Finland, committed to crafting enduring and captivating gaming experiences across mobile platforms. We brought the long-loved franchise SimCity to mobile, where it is played by millions of global players, fostering a legacy that spans generations. We are on a mission to create games that inspire diverse audiences, by listening to both players and our employees, investing in growth, and a respectful and inclusive agile working environment.

What You Will Do:

• Contribute to the development of client-side features 

• Be part of implementing gameplay systems, UI logic, and player-facing features in collaboration with other developers, design and art teams

• Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality

• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate live features, events, and data-driven systems

• Support live operations by investigating and fixing player issues

• Grow your understanding of the gaming industry and how games are built and maintained

Who You Are:

• Technical Foundations

  • You understand programming fundamentals (e.g. object-oriented principles, data structures, basic algorithms).

  • You have experience with C#, C++, or a similar programming language (Unity experience useful).

  • You have an interest in writing clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.

• Understanding of Game & Mobile Development

  • You are interested and curious about how you build gameplay systems

  • You have a basic understanding of how client-server systems work

  • You are aware that mobile development requires attention to performance and different devices, and you want to learn more.

• Problem Solving & Growth Mindset

  • You are keen to learn from experienced engineers, welcoming feedback as an opportunity to improve.

• Teamwork & Communication

  • You enjoy working with others, value diverse perspectives, and communicate openly and supportively.

Eligibility:

• You are enrolled at university or education with a planned internship period.

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

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

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. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed, valuing potential above all else.