AI Gameplay Software Engineer

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Join us for an opportunity to work with the best game development teams in the world. We are looking for a Gameplay Software Engineer with a focus on AI to join the Quality Engineering team working to support the new Skate title being developed at Full Circle Studios.

As an AI Gameplay Software Engineer, you will work with quality designers, and gameplay engineers to implement AI technologies that improve the gameplay experience and help us improve the quality of our games. You will report to our Technical Director on the Skate Quality Engineering team.

Hybrid and Remote work options are available across our locations in Canada.

Responsibilities

• You will work with quality designers to implement AI behaviors that support their ability to automate core gameplay features.
• You will collaborate with QV to gather requirements and create a technical plan for how you will develop capabilities QV can use to reduce the manual testing effort.
• You will guide AI plans, providing technical guidance and lending your expertise to collaborate on solutions.
• You will optimize AI logic to meet game performance targets.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping at least one AAA title with a significant AI contribution.
• 7+ years' experience in a development role within game development.
• 5+ years of professional development experience with modern C++.
• Knowledge of game engine architecture and how AI systems integrate with physics, animation, and gameplay systems.
• Experience with spatial reasoning and 3D mathematics.
• Bachelor's degree in computer, Software Engineering, Computer Science Degree or related concentration, equivalent and/or combination of education and work experience.

Compensation And Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

BASE SALARY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria)

• $133,400 - $193,200 CAD

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.