Lead Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ NHL

This role sits at the core of the game creation process, leading the architectural design and implementation of technology across multiple platforms. It partners directly with the Development Director and Producer to guide team execution and foster a collaborative team culture. Working alongside designers, artists, and other engineers, the role helps define complex, next-generation features spanning rendering, user interface, platform systems, machine learning, and tools.

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of technology across multiple platforms.
• Partner with the Development Director and Producer to guide team execution and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Work alongside designers, artists, and other engineers to define complex, next-generation features spanning rendering, user interface, platform systems, machine learning, and tools.
• Architect and implement the core systems and technical designs that will define future games.
• Collaborate directly with the creators of the Frostbite engine to push the boundaries of what is possible in game development.
• Partner with the teams behind the EA SPORTS NHL title to integrate new technology and deliver unforgettable player experiences.
• Mentor a passionate and high-performing engineering team, guiding them from technical discovery through to final integration.
• Champion code quality, performance, and stability to ensure games are optimised and robust.
• Help build the dream team by identifying and attracting top-tier engineering talent.
• Champion and drive team-wide adoption of AI-assisted development tools, defining and enforcing guidelines and best practices to incorporate AI into coding and workflows effectively and responsibly.

• A deep passion for gaming and a drive to create amazing interactive entertainment.
• Proven technical leadership and experience mentoring a team of 5+ engineers.
• Proven experience in evaluating emerging AI technologies, leading teams through tool and workflow transformation, and educating teams on safe and high-impact AI usage.
• Excellent C++ skills and a strong portfolio of designing and architecting complex, object-oriented software.
• Ability to take a high-level vision and drive it to execution with excellence.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Professional software or game development experience.
• A solid understanding of memory management, multi-threading, and runtime optimisation.

• Previous work in large, multiplatform codebases.

• Vacation (3 weeks per year to start)
• 10 days per year of paid sick time
• Company top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement benefits to regular full-time employees
• Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and long-term cash programmes

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.