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Co-op - Associate OSDK Software Engineer- EA Sports Online
at EA
Burnaby, BC
POSITION TITLE
Co-op OSDK Software Engineer – EA Sports Online
LOCATION
EA Canada, Burnaby, BC
HOW TO APPLY
In addition to submitting your application through your Co-op program office, all applicants need to visit our job website (www.jobs.ea.com) and CREATE A PROFILE.
At www.jobs.ea.com click on “Join the EA community” and create a “My EA” profile (top section – contact information – is all that is required). Also, please indicate clearly whether you are available for a 4 month, 8 month term, 12month, or a 16month co-op term. Most positions are 4 or 8 months depending on your availability, but we do consider longer co-op terms if needed.
By submitting information for a job posting, you consent and authorize Electronic Arts Canada ("EAC") to seek, obtain and use references for the purposes of considering your application from third parties without any further notice to you. To apply you must have the legal right to work in Canada – copies of work permits may be requested for those that are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
POSITION OVERVIEW
What is EA SPORTS Online? EA SPORTS Online combines EA SPORTS games with the Web to offer you a total sports experience. Collect stats across EA SPORTS games, build your reputation by earning status through match play, represent yourself in game by using our new EA SPORTS World Avatar feature, or participate in any of our online communities...the choice is yours!
JOB DESCRIPTION
The EA Sports Online team is a central group that develops client-server technology (Online Software Development Kit), which is then integrated by all Sports titles to enable online features such as OTP, Clubs, Matchmaking, Locker, EASW, and many more. Working out of the EA Canada (EAC Burnaby) and Tiburon (Orlando, FL) studios, EA Sports Online partners closely with the GOS (Global Online Studios) team, which is located across several EA locations around the world. EA Sports Online provides reliable and scalable core online technology for EA to create great online experiences which drives customer loyalty, ever-increasing usage, and cross-platform capabilities. It is all about developing online features, providing an interface to the lower level online technologies, and providing a leading edge EA proprietary SDK for game teams to easily add, customize, and enhance online in their game.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficient in C/C++
• Experience with client-server software architecture
• At least one co-op term of experience
• Prefer an 8 month co-op term
• Passionate about new cutting edge technology (mobile, gadgets, etc…)
• Has experience in dealing with internal-facing customers.
• Experience in some of: Networking, SQL/Database, UNIX, and/or Linux
• Experience in object-oriented design and implementation
• Experience with Perforce or other source code management tools would be an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices
• Strong math background
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technology, platforms, and game areas
• Self-starters who can work with others in team-oriented environment as well as independently
• Passion for online video games is an asset
ABOUT: EA CANADA - BURNABY, BC
Electronic Arts Canada (EAC) is one of the world’s largest development studios for interactive entertainment. EAC develops and produces video games for all major gaming platforms and is home to some of the largest video game franchises in the world. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies.
EA’s custom-designed Burnaby campus, which originally opened in 1998 and nearly doubled in size between 2005-06, now includes three distinctive buildings with more than 400,000 square feet of state-of-the-art production studios, meeting and continuing education facilities, fitness centre, coffee bars, cafeteria and more. The campus also includes indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a beach volleyball court and a regulation soccer pitch
Many EAC titles routinely sell more than 1 million units each year, including FIFA Soccer, the top selling sports video game franchise in the world with more than $2.5 billion in lifetime revenue and +100 million units sold to date. EAC develops games for all the leading gaming platforms, including the PlayStation3, Xbox360, and Wii. EAC develops several franchises, including: FIFA Soccer, FIFA Street, Fight Night, NBA JAM, and NHL Hockey.
Co-op OSDK Software Engineer – EA Sports Online
LOCATION
EA Canada, Burnaby, BC
HOW TO APPLY
In addition to submitting your application through your Co-op program office, all applicants need to visit our job website (www.jobs.ea.com) and CREATE A PROFILE.
At www.jobs.ea.com click on “Join the EA community” and create a “My EA” profile (top section – contact information – is all that is required). Also, please indicate clearly whether you are available for a 4 month, 8 month term, 12month, or a 16month co-op term. Most positions are 4 or 8 months depending on your availability, but we do consider longer co-op terms if needed.
By submitting information for a job posting, you consent and authorize Electronic Arts Canada ("EAC") to seek, obtain and use references for the purposes of considering your application from third parties without any further notice to you. To apply you must have the legal right to work in Canada – copies of work permits may be requested for those that are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
POSITION OVERVIEW
What is EA SPORTS Online? EA SPORTS Online combines EA SPORTS games with the Web to offer you a total sports experience. Collect stats across EA SPORTS games, build your reputation by earning status through match play, represent yourself in game by using our new EA SPORTS World Avatar feature, or participate in any of our online communities...the choice is yours!
JOB DESCRIPTION
The EA Sports Online team is a central group that develops client-server technology (Online Software Development Kit), which is then integrated by all Sports titles to enable online features such as OTP, Clubs, Matchmaking, Locker, EASW, and many more. Working out of the EA Canada (EAC Burnaby) and Tiburon (Orlando, FL) studios, EA Sports Online partners closely with the GOS (Global Online Studios) team, which is located across several EA locations around the world. EA Sports Online provides reliable and scalable core online technology for EA to create great online experiences which drives customer loyalty, ever-increasing usage, and cross-platform capabilities. It is all about developing online features, providing an interface to the lower level online technologies, and providing a leading edge EA proprietary SDK for game teams to easily add, customize, and enhance online in their game.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficient in C/C++
• Experience with client-server software architecture
• At least one co-op term of experience
• Prefer an 8 month co-op term
• Passionate about new cutting edge technology (mobile, gadgets, etc…)
• Has experience in dealing with internal-facing customers.
• Experience in some of: Networking, SQL/Database, UNIX, and/or Linux
• Experience in object-oriented design and implementation
• Experience with Perforce or other source code management tools would be an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices
• Strong math background
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technology, platforms, and game areas
• Self-starters who can work with others in team-oriented environment as well as independently
• Passion for online video games is an asset
ABOUT: EA CANADA - BURNABY, BC
Electronic Arts Canada (EAC) is one of the world’s largest development studios for interactive entertainment. EAC develops and produces video games for all major gaming platforms and is home to some of the largest video game franchises in the world. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies.
EA’s custom-designed Burnaby campus, which originally opened in 1998 and nearly doubled in size between 2005-06, now includes three distinctive buildings with more than 400,000 square feet of state-of-the-art production studios, meeting and continuing education facilities, fitness centre, coffee bars, cafeteria and more. The campus also includes indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a beach volleyball court and a regulation soccer pitch
Many EAC titles routinely sell more than 1 million units each year, including FIFA Soccer, the top selling sports video game franchise in the world with more than $2.5 billion in lifetime revenue and +100 million units sold to date. EAC develops games for all the leading gaming platforms, including the PlayStation3, Xbox360, and Wii. EAC develops several franchises, including: FIFA Soccer, FIFA Street, Fight Night, NBA JAM, and NHL Hockey.