Academy - Software Engineer

EA SPORTS Academy - Software Engineer (Vancouver, Canada)

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Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world.

A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter.

At the intersection of engineering and innovation, we create games that connect millions of players worldwide.

Curious about how games come to life? At EA SPORTS Academy you’ll begin a full‑time, permanent program based in Vancouver, BC, designed to accelerate your growth as a Software Engineer.

Your career with EA SPORTS starts with the EA SPORTS SE Academy.

• Start your career journey with a three‑week immersive onboarding experience – first two weeks in‑person at our Vancouver campus, third week locally, with hands‑on technical training and studio culture immersion.
• After onboarding, transition into a permanent full‑time Software Engineer on an EA SPORTS development team, with monthly cohort‑based Academy learning sessions covering Systems, Gameplay, Animation, UI, Rendering, and more.

The EA SPORTS SE Academy experience lays the foundation for a long‑term career at EA SPORTS. After the first year, you’ll continue in your permanent role, apply your skills to world‑class games, and stay connected through the alumni network and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Must be available for a start date of May 28, 2026 for onsite orientation at our Vancouver studio and work onsite from June 1‑12, 2026 before transitioning to a full‑time hybrid position.

• You will participate in monthly learning modules throughout your first year as part of your cohort.
• You will be embedded in an EA SPORTS Development Team and:
  • Collaborate with designers, content creators, and software engineers to deliver features for a cross‑platform game.
  • Write clear and estimatable technical design specifications.
  • Use C/C++ to ship tested and high‑quality implementations that meet design requirements.
  • Follow best practices to maximize game performance across multiple devices and platforms.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science with a graduation date between December 2024 and May 2026.
• Proficiency in C++ programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices.
• Strength in working in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience solving challenging engineering problems with creative technical solutions.
• Willingness to participate in professional development activities to stay current on industry knowledge, principles, and solutions.
• 1+ years of experience with another programming language (C# or Java) and/or platforms (mobile, game consoles) is a major plus.

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. Pay offered will be determined based on relevant business and candidate factors.

• British Columbia (e.g., Vancouver vs. Victoria): 83000 – 116400 CAD

Benefits include three weeks vacation to start, 10 sick days per year, paid top‑up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary for a new child, 12‑week maternity and 4‑week parental/adoption leave, extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, and potential bonus and equity.

We’re proud of an extensive portfolio of games and experiences worldwide, with 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 growth.

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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 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.