Associate Quality Designer

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.

Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an integral part of our development process, consistently delivering actionable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and elevate gameplay. Their dedicated efforts ensure that we deliver cutting-edge entertainment experiences that captivate and inspire players and fans globally.

As an Associate Quality Designer, you are the voice of quality and player experience for one of EA’s AAA sports titles. On our American Football titles, quality isn’t just about finding bugs: it’s about making sure the game feels right.

You will play the game in a structured, analytical way, evaluating how features perform against design intent, realism, and player expectations. You’ll identify issues, call out risks, and suggest improvements to help shape the experience throughout development and Live Services.

In many ways, you are the game’s first real player, representing our audience and helping ensure the final experience lives up to the sport we all love.

• Collaborate closely with Developers, Designers, and QA partners to improve quality across the board
• Review designs and provide feedback to help prevent defects before they’re built
• Analyze gameplay, systems, and data to assess quality, balance, and overall fun
• Test gameplay features and content using both structured test cases and exploratory play
• Apply black-box and white-box testing methodologies to identify issues early in development
• Track bugs, risks, and insights clearly and effectively using our internal tools
• Contribute to test plans, reporting, and KPI tracking for your assigned areas

• Have a strong passion for American Football (NFL, College Football, Madden, flag football or playing the sport)
• Communicate confidently and clearly in English (written and spoken)
• Can clearly explain why something feels off in a sports experience
• Enjoy breaking down systems, rules, and mechanics to understand how they work
• Are curious, analytical, and eager to learn new tools and processes
• Are passionate about video games (PC and consoles) and creating good player experiences
• Can articulate results and draw conclusions from analyzing data and trends
• Enjoy working in a collaborative environment as part of a team

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.