Esports
Software Engineer Co-op (Summer 2027 - 8-Months - Sports Technology - Undergraduate)
Pre-career
Vancouver, Canada
in office
Internship
Job description
About the Role
The Advanced Technology Group, part of the EA SPORTS Technology organisation, focuses on identifying and creating new, scalable technologies for game teams. The team collaborates closely with game teams, central art teams, and the Frostbite engine team, and its technologies can apply across different engines, environments, and hardware platforms. The co-op role will work on strategic, multi-year projects focused on user-generated experiences, improved creation pipelines, and runtime functionality, both internal and player facing, for all EA SPORTS titles.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on strategic, multi-year projects focused on user-generated experiences, improved creation pipelines, and runtime functionality, both internal and player facing, for all EA SPORTS titles.
- Collaborate on the core logic and pipeline integration of shared technology features.
- Work alongside engineers and domain owners to integrate ATG technologies into active game team environments.
- Assist in analysing and optimising runtime performance, including load-time and frame-rate improvements.
- Participate in technical discussions, providing solutions and feedback for tool and workflow optimisations.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Must be legally authorised to work in Canada for the entire internship; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited degree programme and return to school for at least one semester following the internship with EA.
- Must be graduating in May 2028 or later, including the time needed to complete the internship.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Entry-level experience in software engineering or a related field.
- Ability to read, write, and debug clean, maintainable C++ code.
- Eagerness to work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and QA/QV.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical ideas clearly.
- Active problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn new technologies.
- Understanding of geometry, linear algebra, calculus, and physics as they pertain to transformations and motions in 3D space.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, or experience building tools and infrastructure.
- Exposure to automated testing frameworks or tools.
- Interest in multithreaded systems or runtime performance analysis.
- Prior internship, coursework, or personal projects in software engineering or related fields are valued.
- Enthusiasm for sports games and an interest in the technology that powers character creation and user-generated content.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where work has a broad impact across multiple EA Sports titles.
Workplace
- British Columbia, Canada
Benefits & Perks
- Relocation support may be available if you meet specific eligibility criteria.
The Application Process
Application requirements include indicating your expected graduation date, providing examples of projects, games, or tools you have made major contributions to, and submitting a cover letter.
- Clearly indicate your expected graduation date in your resume to be considered.
- Provide examples of projects, games, or tools you have made major contributions to, describing exactly what you built if multiple people worked on a project.
- Share any interest in games, such as game jams, mods, engine projects (Unreal, Unity, Godot, or your own), and clubs.
- Share any extra-curricular activities or clubs you are involved in.
- Submit a cover letter explaining why you want to work with this team and describing your relevant experience.
About the Company
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, FIFA soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.
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