Generalist Software Engineer, Electronic Arts

• 3+ years’ experience working on Microsoft, Sony or Nintendo game consoles or other embedded systems
• Strong knowledge with C++, ASM is a bonus
• Json and XML, able to read/understand and write
• Experience working with online services/severs. (HTTP via REST)
• Knowledge of REST-based APIs
• Experience with 3rd party APIs
• Experience with Visual Studio and deep knowledge of the debugging tools
• Experience with source control systems

• This is a temporary full-time 12-month position
• The Generalist Engineer will be a part of the game creation process, including architectural design, implementation, and debugging on multiple platforms—working on complex problems with Designers, Artists and other Engineers in domains including rendering, gameplay, audio, user interface, online, physics, databases, and tools
• You will report to the team's manager and work with your peers on developing the game's foundation layer
• Roughly 70 to 85% hands-on coding (C++), domain ownership will be expected
• Work with 3rd party software APIs
• Work with people on a large team both locally and remotely
• Use common software engineering design patterns and paradigms
• Use and design REST-based HTTP APIs

Total funding: $2.2m

EA is a leading global game company, responsible for developing and publishing some of the biggest games of the last 20 years. Its publishing successes include giants like The Sims, Battlefield, and Mass Effect, while EA's titles, such as Fifa, Madden, and NBA Live, have also seen market-leading success.