Senior Gameplay Engineer - Tiburon

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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.

• Provide input and feedback to inform the direction of the gameplay feature roadmap.
• Design and implement complex gameplay, A.I., and animation systems.
• Lead small teams of developers for end‑to‑end delivery of new and iterative features.
• Incorporate and adapt existing engine libraries to the codebase.
• Prototype new ideas and mechanics to improve designs and feature quality.
• Design and document technical designs for Gameplay systems.
• Develop tools and workflows to produce new game features.
• Work with a proprietary engine to develop shareable, re‑usable code.
• Mentor and grow junior engineers on the gameplay team.

• 15+ years of experience leading and implementing complex sports gameplay simulations in C++ for AAA games.
• Experience implementing solutions that solve for the complexities that come with simulating real world character movement and locomotion in sports games.
• Experience implementing A.I. system architecture, character control, path finding, multiplayer, and animation systems.
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded architectures and synchronization principles.
• Excellent debugging experience using tools to help debug.
• Understanding of memory and performance implications of Gameplay systems & algorithms and experience optimizing for them.
• Familiar with scripting languages (Python, Lua, Ruby) and interpreted languages (C#, Java)
• Knowledge in a second field, such as physics or mathematics.
• Familiar with basic game development technologies such as Perforce, Visual Studio.

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.

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EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.