- Lokasi: Victoria
- Negeri: British Columbia
- Negara: Canada
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Description & Requirements
Full Circle, an Electronic Arts (EA) studio, is seeking a Technical Lead for the User Interface (UI) team on Skate.
In this role, you will be the driving force behind the evolution of our UI Technology stack. You will chart a course from our current UI technical framework to one that is aligned with the direction of the company as a whole while meeting the continuing needs of Skate. Beyond your technical stewardship, you will be a dedicated people leader, directly managing, mentoring, and fostering the career growth of a talented team of Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Strategy
- UI Technology Vision: Assess our current UI technical state and compare to that of the rest of EA, then build a road map that aligns with the future of Skate.
- Architecture & Innovation: Expand and improve the robust UI framework, systems,
and workflows.
- Empower UI artists and designers to iterate rapidly without sacrificing performance or design freedom.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with UI/UX Design, Frostbite and
Skate Technical Leadership to ensure technical feasibility matches creative
ambition.
People Management & Culture
- Career Mentorship: Actively manage the career growth of UI engineers, conducting regular 1:1s, setting performance goals, and delivering constructive feedback.
- Team Building: Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and psychologically safe environment that encourages innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
Qualifications & Skills
Required Experience
- Game Industry Veteran: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
specifically within the gaming industry.
- Proven People Leader: 3+ years of direct experience managing technical careers,
including performance reviews, promotions, and hiring.
- UI Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of modern UI development paradigms.
- Shipped Titles: At least one shipped AAA title in a senior or lead technical capacity, preferably covering live-service.
Technical Profile
- Pragmatic Mindset: Proven ability to balance technology wants with business needs.
- Coding Excellence: Strong proficiency in C++ and familiarity with modern UI scripting
languages or frameworks
- Data-Driven: Experience utilizing profiling tools (e.g., Pix, Razor, etc) to diagnose and resolve UI-related performance bottlenecks.