Audio Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ UFC
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.
Important Note: This team works onsite at EA Vancouver (Burnaby office). Applicants are required to work onsite 3 days, Tuesday - Thursday every week.
Audio Software Engineer
Our UFC Audio team builds technology that brings MMA to life. As an Audio Software Engineer, you will develop audio features, tools, and workflows with our Audio Artists, Designers, and Engineers.
You will work three days per week at our EAV Studio in Burnaby, British Columbia, as part of our hybrid model, reporting to our Technical Lead.
Responsibilities
You will build, test, debug, and maintain real-time audio features and systems.
You will improve tools and pipelines for our Audio team.
You will investigate defects and optimize memory, CPU use, and runtime performance.
You will collaborate across our teams to deliver high-quality audio experiences.
Qualifications
You have 3+ years of C++ development experience.
You have experience with real-time, performance-sensitive, or game systems.
You understand object-oriented design, memory management, multithreading, and debugging.
You can maintain internal and third-party technology in complex codebases.
You may also have experience with audio technology, game development, PC, or console platforms.
You are curious about AI-assisted tools and can critically validate generated output.
Pay Transparency - North America
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$104,500 - $142,800 CAD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including 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 when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.
About Electronic Arts
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.
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