Senior Technical Lead

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Part of a community that connects across the globe. EA SPORTS , we’re building the future of interactive entertainment, and the NHL team is at the heart of that mission. Our team in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a diverse group of talented developers dedicated to solving unique technical challenges to create the most authentic on-ice experience for millions of players worldwide. The Senior Technical Lead – Core Technology is the strategic technical leader for the foundational engineering domains of the NHL franchise, overseeing gameplay engineering, rendering, presentation, audio, and 3D art teams. As the extension of the Franchise Technical Director, you are accountable for technical direction, long term planning, cross-team alignment, and successful delivery across your stream. If you are passionate about guiding complex technical initiatives, empowering teams, and shaping the foundation of a world class sports title, this role offers scope, influence, and meaningful impact. You will be working on a hybrid model, 3 days a week out of our EAV Studio in Burnaby, British Columbia. Technical Leadership & Strategy Franchise Technical Director long-term Core Technology roadmap , aligning technical direction with franchise and studio goals. multi-year architectural and foundational initiatives spanning gameplay engineering, rendering, audio, presentation, and art technology. clear, high-impact technical decisions , balancing tradeoffs while identifying and mitigating risks early. for your technology stream, ensuring Core Technology systems ship predictably, reliably, and with high quality . technical assessments for scope, risk, and feasibility throughout planning, milestones, and execution. content pipelines, creative workflows, and runtime performance requirements . domain tech leads and senior engineers , setting a high bar for technical excellence, ownership, and growth . openness, collaboration, and continuous improvement . Technical Excellence & Performance performance-conscious design , ensuring Core Technology domains consistently meet performance risks , providing leadership and direction rather than hands-on profiling. 8+ years of professional software or game development experience , including work on large codebases or shipped console titles. 3+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience , leading multi-domain initiatives or managing senior technical leaders. C++ modern game engine architecture , with the ability to evaluate solutions, assess risk, and guide decisions. drive technical strategy , align teams, and communicate complex ideas clearly across disciplines. gameplay, rendering, presentation, audio, or content creation workflows . large-scale game engines . Victoria) $141,400
- $204,400 CAD For Canada,

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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 other incentive programs. We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. 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. 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. #