Frontend Software Architect

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.

Frontend Software Architect

At our core, Electronic Arts is a game maker that connects hundreds of millions of players from around the globe to some of the world's greatest games. The EAX team is guiding the strategy and implementation of important initiatives for EA's players to connect them to one another and to the games they love to play. These initiatives include: the EA app, EA Play, our cross-platform subscription, EA's gaming service on PC; and a host of other consumer experiences and ecommerce solutions related to connecting players across platforms and within our games.

In your role as a Senior Software Architect, your primary role is to design and oversee the development of front-end architectures that are both scalable and efficient. You will make architectural decisions that align with the technical strategy you will help create.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement front-end architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Help develop the main SPA powering EA’s PC and Mac storefronts and several other web based products
• Lead the development of responsive, scalable and maintainable front-end solutions using modern technologies.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, publishing and backend engineers to deliver cohesive and high-quality experiences.
• You will be a technical leader, a mentor, and a strong communicator within the broader engineering group, and an important contributor to the EAX team based primarily in Vancouver, BC.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and optimize gaming applications for a variety of devices and platforms.
• You will focus on simplicity, delivery automation, and a truly excellent developer experience
  
  

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a technical role focused on development and operation of complex live services.
• 8+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Typescript and modern frameworks/libraries.
• Proven experience in architecting and designing complex front-end systems in the gaming industry.
• Experience with GraphQL, NodeJS, and Kubernetes
• Experience with backend technologies and RESTful API.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
  
  

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.

Ceci ne s’applique pas au Québec.

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) * $126,000 - $176,300 CAD
• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento) * $138,200 - $219,000 USD
• Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs) * $153,100 - $206,200 USD
• Illinois (depending on location e.g. Chicago vs Illinois City) *$136,600 - $184,400 USD
• Minnesota (depending on location e.g. Minneapolis vs Saint Paul) *$136,600 - $184,400 USD
• Jersey City, NJ * $171,100 - $219,000 USD
• New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo) * $136,600 - $219,000 USD
• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) * $136,600 - $202,300 USD
  
  

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. For 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. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.