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Electronic Arts Inc.

Senior Software Engineer - Engine/Tools (Star Wars Jedi)

Electronic Arts Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Senior Software Engineer - EngineRespawn is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Jedi team on Unreal Engine 5. You will be expected to have primary ownership of one or more major Engine systems (things like subsystems, asset packaging, integrations with 3rd party libraries, runtime debug tools, etc.). You will work closely with other departments to identify needs and priorities for systems you own, and shape the direction of development for key parts of how the game works.Responsibilities

System Ownership: Design and develop advanced systems and tools to help make a best-in-class experience for players.Autonomy: As a Senior Engineer, you will be expected to drive requirement discussions with other departments, identify project needs, and prioritize your own task load with minimal oversight.Workflow Optimization: Evaluate workflows and ensure other teams can quickly and easily implement their work and debug problems using Unreal Engine 5.Performance Optimization: Be able to analyze and fix performance bottlenecks, both in the game runtime environment and in development tools.Ensure Quality: Be able to identify, diagnose, and solve issues as they arise.Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with multiple departments, iterating to ensure quality of the final product while meeting project goals and timelines.Documentation and Support: Document systems, APIs, and tools, providing clear instructions and guidelines to facilitate collaboration and future development. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to the team as needed.Mentorship: As a Senior Engineer you will be expected to help mentor and grow other team members who are less knowledgeable in your area.Qualifications

Expertise: Strong knowledge of one or more areas related to Engine level programming. Experience with 3rd person action games is a plus.Unreal Engine: Knowledge of your particular area and general core concepts of Unreal Engine 4 or 5 is a major plus.Programming Skills: Proficiency in C++.Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.Team Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to changing project requirements.Passion for Game Development: Enthusiasm for the unique blend of science and art that is making video games, and the desire to push forward the state of the art.

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