Software Engineer Intern

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Role ID

210906

Worker Type

Intern - Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

CT - Infrastructure & Platform

Work Model

Hybrid

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.

We make games - How cool is that? In fact, we entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is not easy. That's why we employ the most creative and passionate people in the industry.

EA's Infrastructure and Platform Organization drives important technology decisions and investments for EA on a global basis, across all divisions and studio teams. Technology and engineering leadership at EA is essential to making the industry's best games and services and the team is leading the way to providing the cross-platform infrastructure to keep our consumers connected with our games anytime, anywhere with anyone.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Software Engineer Intern to join our team. This internship is designed as a core learning experience, providing you with direct mentorship from senior engineers as you help us build the next generation of client SDKs. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work with top-notch game studios, and contribute to the technology that powers our biggest games.

• Partner with senior engineers to contribute to the development of SDK APIs for our top Consoles, PC, and Mobile games.
• Learn and apply best practices in C++ to collaborate on high-quality, cross-platform code.
• Assist in the documentation, testing and releasing process for new features, gaining insight into professional software quality standards.
• Gain exposure to the full development lifecycle by working alongside producers and engineers.
• Actively participate in code reviews to sharpen your skills and understand how a professional team builds software.
• Develop your problem-solving abilities by helping debug technical challenges with guidance from your mentor.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or project experience in C++ and a foundational understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Familiarity with using AI-powered tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve development efficiency is a plus.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Lua, C#) is a plus.
• Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce) is a plus.

You must be available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2026.

At this time, we are considering Undergradstudents who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2026, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 16-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location. EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, degree type (e.g. Bachelor's, Master's, PhD), what stage you are in your degree journey (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.), qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$65,000 - $70,000 CAD

The hourly pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k).

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.