Systems Software Engineer Co-op

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.

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.

Building on an incredible 30-year foundation, we're redefining football with EA SPORTS FC - a genre-leading ecosystem of interactive experiences, bringing a global community of football fans closer to The World's Game. Together, we're taking the largest football club in the world to new heights – and this is just the beginning

With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to fans everywhere, we invite you to join us as we pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS FC, and welcome everyone to the club

We're looking for a Systems Software Engineer Co-op to join our paid world-class internship experience. The start date for this position is May 11, month term), you may be eligible for course credit depending on your institution. Our Systems Software Engineer Co-op will report to a Senior Software Engineer on the team. We are considering onsite and hybrid work options.

Responsibilities
You will report to Producers, Development Directors and Technical Leads to lead the development of bug fixes, game changes, and new features into our games.

Qualifications

• You must be available for a full-time paid internship from May 11 - December 18, 2026.
• You must be enrolled in an accredited program in a related field.
• You must be returning to school for at least one semester following your work term with EA.
• You have working knowledge of C++, Python, and/or C#.
• Familiarity with xml, JSON.
• You have knowledge of object-oriented design and implementation.
• Nice to have: Experience with Perforce; Unit testing frameworks; Experience with large codebases (e.g. million+ lines of code).

Resume Information

• You must clearly indicate your expected graduation date in your resume to be considered.
• Are you interested in games? Let us know
• Are you involved in any extra-curricular activities or clubs? We want to hear about them

We are only considering students who can work in Canada, will be enrolled in an accredited degree program throughout this Co-op, and slated to graduate May 2027 or later. You must be legally authorised to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 8 month Co-op term. Visa sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

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.