Electronic Arts

Software Engineer Co-Op for Gameplay Services 

Electronic Arts is looking for students to join our world-class internship experience. For more information about our Emerging Talent Program, visit https://www.ea.com/careers/interns-and-university-graduates

We are EA

And we make games – how cool is that? In fact, we entertain millions of people across the globe 24/7 with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games and delivering a phenomenal player experience is challenging. That’s why we employ the most creative and passionate people in the industry.

The Challenge Ahead

The Electronic Arts Digital Platform (EADP) is one of the world's largest and fastest growing gaming platforms with a mission to change how the world plays games. 

We live, breathe, and dream about how we can make every player’s multiplayer experience memorable. We develop SDKs and services in collaboration with EA’s game studios for matchmaking, stats and leaderboards, achievements, game replays, VOIP, and game networking. 

Our primary mission is to enrich your gaming experience by meticulously optimizing the matchmaking process. We believe that effective matchmaking is the cornerstone of any successful multiplayer gaming experience, and we are committed to perfecting this aspect of our service. We continuously reflect and probe various elements to ensure your gaming encounters are both fun and challenging. These include:

1. How can we improve matchmaking algorithms to ensure the most balanced and enjoyable gameplay?

2. How can we adjust matchmaking to increase the level of challenge when playing among a group of friends?

3. How can we predict and evaluate your connectivity to give you the best connection to other players?

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to help us create a fantastic experience at high-quality. If you share the same passion, apply today and you might become the next member of an extraordinary team that is walking the path of excitement and new ideas.

What this Software Engineer will do at EA:

• Drive design and implementation of APIs and protocols that are consistent, formalized, and testable

• Maintain a suite of automated tests that validate the correctness of backend services

• Think strategically and provide forward looking solutions without prompting

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• C++ experience is mandatory

• C# and Python experience is desired but not critical

• Excellent communication, writing and problem solving skills

• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to new technologies, project requirements and continuous feedback

You must be available for a full-time paid internship in the fall of 2025.

At this time, we are considering students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the fall of 2025, slated to graduate no earlier than Summer 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 16-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.