Lead Online Engineer EA Sports

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Listing for: Socket.dev

Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-07-29

Job specializations:

Software Development
Backend Developer, Game & 3D/XR Development

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 141400 - 204400 CAD Yearly CAD 141400.00 204400.00 YEAR

Position: Lead Online Engineer for EA Sports
Shape the future of online gaming at Electronic Arts as the Lead Online Software Engineer for EA Sports FC. Drive innovative online systems and lead teams to elevate player experiences worldwide.

In this leadership role, you will oversee online engineering for the EA Sports FC franchise, ensuring system quality and health. Collaborating with over 20 distributed engineers, you will manage core online features like multiplayer networking, matchmaking, and commerce systems, delivering high-performance solutions on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Online engineering for EA Sports FC franchise

• Mentor and guide a distributed engineering team

• Own delivery of core online systems and services

• Collaborate with production to prioritize online features

• Ensure high standards for performance and player experience

Requirements:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience

• 5+ years in online, multiplayer, or networking systems

• 3+ years in engineering leadership roles

• Strong knowledge of gaming network concepts

• Experience with modern development tools and practices

Take charge of developing top-tier online experiences as part of the pioneering team for EA Sports FC.
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