Electronic Arts

About the Team

Battlefield’s Software Quality & Technology (SQT) group builds the tools, frameworks, and systems that uphold the technical excellence, stability, and performance of the Battlefield franchise. We are a team of collaborators, problem-solvers, and innovators dedicated to enabling world-class development and testing experiences across our studios.

Role Overview

As an Engineering Manager (EM) within Battlefield SQT, you will lead a team of software engineers and quality designers to deliver high-quality technical solutions that support large-scale game production. You’ll own both people leadership and delivery management, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement while driving alignment with technical strategy and partner teams.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

• Recruit, onboard, and grow a diverse team of engineers and quality designers, fostering engagement and career development.
  

• Coach and mentor individuals, cultivating a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  

• Partner with Technical Directors to drive technical strategy, ensuring solutions are scalable, performant, and maintainable.
  

• Work together with fellow Engineering Managers and Leads from various studios and centralized teams to align on standards, exchange best practices, and maintain consistency in both quality and processes.
  

Delivery & Execution

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of engineering initiatives — from scoping to risk management and progress tracking.
  

• Oversee workflows, sprint planning, and backlog management to ensure clear priorities and predictable delivery.
  

• Define and monitor KPIs for quality, stability, performance, and delivery predictability.
  

• Drive continuous improvement through CI/CD, automation, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
  

Stakeholder & Resource Management

• Work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and ongoing progress.
  

• Manage resources across projects to maintain high delivery standards.
  

• Communicate risks, dependencies, and achievements clearly and proactively, advocating for your team’s impact across Battlefield.
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, including 2+ in people management or team leadership.
  

• Proven track record leading engineering teams delivering complex tools or systems.

• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD practices.
  

• Skilled in Jira or similar project management tools.
  

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills.
  

• Proven experience leading process improvements and managing delivery metrics.