About the role
General Information
- Locations:
- Los Angeles - Chatsworth, California, United States of America
- Vancouver - Great Northern Way, British Columbia, Canada
- Worker Type: Regular Employee
- Studio/Department: EA Studios - Respawn
- Work Model: Hybrid
Company Overview
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Respawn Entertainment, founded in 2010, operates on the philosophy that talented people with creative freedom make extraordinary games. The studio is responsible for titles including Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of UI Engineers
- Own the technical quality, delivery, and maintenance of core, UI tools and engine systems
- Collaborate with UX, UI Art, and UI Tech Design to develop new tools, engine systems, and features meeting UI needs
- Mentor and coach UI engineers to develop and maintain a high performing team
- Identify and elevate technical risks to stakeholders and UI Tech Leadership
- Collaborate with XD Tech Leadership to develop long term strategy for Apex UI tech
- Collaborate with production to scope work and align roadmaps with stakeholders
- Review code submissions to ensure standards and best practices are followed
Qualifications
- 6+ years of software engineering experience
- 1+ years of experience managing people
- Experience developing UI systems and collaborating with UI/UX teams
- Experience shipping a AAA game or multiple Live Ops releases
- Proficiency in C++ and one or more scripting languages
Nice to Haves
- Experience developing UI features in AAA, multiplayer, FPS games
- Knowledge of Apex Legends and Battle Royale competitors
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Ranges
- British Columbia (depending on location): $141,400 - $204,400 CAD
- California (depending on location): $165,000 - $256,000 USD
United States Benefits:
- 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, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Eligibility for bonus and other incentive programs
Canada Benefits:
- 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 for new child (12 weeks for maternity, 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Eligibility for bonus and other incentive programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. EA considers qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law and provides workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.