Technical Writer

Description & Requirements
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.

Frostbite is EA's proprietary game engine. Its versatile tools and cutting-edge technology power creation on some of the world's most iconic and visually stunning games, including titles from EA SPORTS and Battlefield. Frostbite provides a unified platform that empowers developers to create hyper-realistic worlds, intricate gameplay, and lifelike animations with unmatched speed and quality. By joining Frostbite, you'll be at the forefront of game engine innovation, collaborating with top-tier developers to push the boundaries of interactive realism and immersive gameplay. Shape the future of gaming technology and leave your mark on the next generation of games.

As a Technical Writer, you'll be part of a distributed team reporting to the Senior Manager of the Frostbite Documentation Team. Together, we help game creators bring their ideas to life using the Frostbite game engine. You'll work on technical documentation and learning resources, making it easier for creators of all skill levels to master Frostbite. You'll collaborate closely with game engine developers and experts to share their knowledge and inspire innovation.

This is a hybrid role open to candidates who can commute to EA Games offices in Vancouver, BC or Montreal, QC.

Responsibilities

• Work with distributed teams to create and maintain Frostbite documentation and learning resources.
• Communicate complex technical information in a clear, accessible way.
• Sustain and improve the quality of existing documentation by addressing bugs and feedback reports.
• Contribute to concurrent projects across different teams and deliverables.
• Work with SMEs to learn about, test, use and upskill in engine features and workflows.
• Participate in defining requirements and acceptance criteria for new documentation tools and workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience writing documentation for software, games, or game engines.
• Proven ability to write clear, accurate technical documentation.
• Work on concurrent documentation projects across multiple product areas.
• Working knowledge of content management systems and version control.
• You're open to exploring the use of AI tools and workflows in your daily work.
• Bonus: Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.

To be considered for this position, please provide two technical writing samples.
Compensation And 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).

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$75,900 - $105,600 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, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

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.