Software Engineer III

Apply for the Software Engineer III role at Electronic Arts (EA). 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. The ATOM team is building the future of AI-driven game testing. As a Software Engineer for ATOM, reporting to the Director of AI for Quality Verification Services (QVS), you will design and develop the platforms that power next-generation agentic systems. Your mission is to evolve Citadel, ATOM’s internal microservices platform for developing, deploying, and evaluating autonomous agents, enabling ML engineers and QA partners to create high-quality AI artifacts that accelerate game testing across EA’s portfolio. You will work across backend services, developer tooling, data infrastructure, and game‑integration workflows to create a robust foundation for experimentation and scaled evaluation. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Citadel, ATOM’s internal platform for agent development and evaluation — including backend systems, microservices, event‑driven components, and cloud/Kubernetes infrastructure. Own and evolve Citadel’s game abstraction layer, ensuring reliable access to Xbox and PlayStation development kits, and providing unified interfaces for launching, configuring, and controlling game builds in training and evaluation experiments. Support the technical maturation of ATOM prototypes, such as our agentic playtesting bots. Develop internal APIs, orchestration workflows, observability tools, and CI/CD pipelines that support rapid experimentation and high‑throughput agent evaluation scenarios. Use modern software engineering processes and best practices for requirements, design, implementation, and testing. Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions to maintain high technical quality. Qualifications BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of software engineering experience, with strong fundamentals in backend development and distributed systems. Proficiency in Python, C++, or other backend languages. Hands‑on experience with game development workflows, game engines, or console platforms (build handling, packaging, deployment, debugging). Experience developing C++ applications on Windows, including integration with Windows services, COM‑based SDKs, and troubleshooting/debugging native code in complex environments. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including OSI layers, common transport and application protocols (HTTP, WebSockets, WebRTC), and core concepts such as handshakes, packets, and headers. Experience building microservices and deploying to Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure). Strong understanding of system design, API development, observability, CI/CD, and reliability best practices. Ability to partner effectively across ML, QA, and game teams; strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience using AI‑assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate development and code review workflows. Compensation & 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). British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) – $119,600 – $167,300 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 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. 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