Software Engineer, C++ - EA Sports FC

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. EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry‑leading video games. After nearly 30 years of creating genre-defining, interactive football experiences with the world's biggest football entertainment platform, we are beginning a new era – EA SPORTS™ FC.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will join us to develop the latest technology, tools, and frameworks to shape the next big leap forward. Collaborate with passionate colleagues to create ground‑breaking features that redefine the gaming experience. Get ready to leave your mark on the next major evolution of EA SPORTS FC! This role is Hybrid based, working 3 days at either our Southam, UK, or Bucharest, RO, offices.

Responsibilities

• You will participate with design and development of core systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across multiple locations to ensure seamless integration and delivery of a feature.
• Help us increase technical innovation and excellence, optimising code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work with designers and producers to translate creative concepts into reliable software solutions.
• Be responsible for your own work, collaborating in code reviews and contributing to the quality of the codebase.
• Share progress with your team, reporting to technical leadership and production, collaborating with the wider team and being an active participant in team culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in software engineering, game development being desirable.
• Experience working in C++ software development at a professional level.
• Experience debugging complex bugs through multiple techniques.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and OO design principles.
• Understand existing and unfamiliar code and modify it.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with multiple disciplines.
• Familiarity with scripting languages e.g. Python, Lua and C#.
• Experience working on PC and either/or PlayStation and XBOX.

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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well‑being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and 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.