Backend Software Engineer - EA Ventures
Electronic Arts (EA) invites applications for a Backend Software Engineer in the EA Ventures Group.
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Every team member is part of the story, contributing to a global community where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. At EA Ventures, we empower audiences to play, create, watch, and connect across franchises such as The Sims, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, Apex Legends, and Battlefield. We build the future of entertainment beyond gaming with expertise in fandom, interactive storytelling, and the broader entertainment ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs that support live and social features.
* Implement features from design through deployment under guidance of senior engineers.
* Collaborate with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver end‑to‑end features.
* Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code following best practices.
* Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high‑quality delivery.
* Support DevOps/SRE efforts by maintaining CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems.
* Continuously learn and improve, developing technical depth in backend systems and cloud services.
How Your Success Will Be Measured
* Delivery of reliable, well‑tested backend features aligned with project goals.
* Contribution to team productivity and code quality standards.
* Effective collaboration with peers and cross‑functional partners.
* Demonstrated growth in technical skills and ownership over time.
What You Bring
* 2–4+ years of professional backend development experience.
* Proficiency in C#/.NET, with working knowledge of cloud‑based environments (AWS or equivalent).
* Experience building API‑driven services that integrate with frontends or mobile clients.
* Good familiarity with databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, and/or MongoDB).
* Understanding of CI/CD workflows, testing, and debugging tools.
* Awareness of scalability, reliability, and security considerations in distributed systems.
* Curiosity and motivation to learn modern backend and DevOps practices.
Soft Skills & Values
* Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.
* Eager to learn from others and contribute to a positive team culture.
* Passionate about building reliable, high‑impact backend systems that power great fan experiences.
* Analytical thinker with attention to detail and quality.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts boasts an extensive portfolio of games and experiences with global locations 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 growth opportunities.
We adopt a holistic approach to benefits, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Packages are tailored to local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental wellbeing support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best.
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.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Entertainment Providers
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