Lead Server Engineer

Description & Requirements

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.

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.With more opportunity than ever to design, innovate and create new, immersive experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and connection to fans everywhere, we invite you to join our passionate and dynamic team as we pioneer the future of football fandom.

EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai is a global team devoted to developing and operating a high-quality mobile football game experience. Our quest for creativity, respect for autonomy, and emphasis on collaboration are at the heart of our team culture, which empowers us to create high-quality games and experiences worldwide.

As a team, we are passionate, innovative, and open to possibilities. We learn from past experiences and strive for progress. We value team synergy and believe a relaxed working environment can yield better results. That's why we promote and support maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As a software engineer, you are an essential part of the game creation process and are involved in the feature design and implementation of the game and live service. You will report to a Technical Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side code and ensure robustness.

• Responsible for the technical design of architecture/framework, such as underlying services or modules, service encapsulation/framework/DB storage/data caching etc., in the feature development process.

• Oversee the server-side tasks and develop tools to ensure the healthy operation of the game server.

• Manage projects/tasks of the team related to the server architecture/framework implementation, including planning, estimation, breakdown, coordination, and demonstrate commitment to delivery.

• Troubleshoot complex server related technical issues to minimize the occurrence of critical issues and reduce downtime and service interruptions.

• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, operations teams and external partners.

• Demonstrate impact through dialog, teamwork, and providing guidance to junior team members.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience in game server development

• Proficiency in at least one of Java or C++

• Knowledge of common networking protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, HTTP and WebSocket)

• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL or Postgres), NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB), and in-memory data structure store (e.g. Redis)

• Knowledge of container and serverless technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience in development for the Linux platform

• Experience in version control software such as Git and Perforce

• Excellent debugging capabilities

• Experience in at least one shipped large online game development

• Nice to be familiar with the Agile/Scrum methodology

• Proficient in reading and writing English documents

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.

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.