Senior Software Engineer

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. Role: AI Specialist / Bots EngineerLevel: 22+Hiring Manager: Samy DucLocation: Open (Vancouver, Madison, Los Angeles)We are looking for an experienced AI Specialist / Bots Engineer to help define, build, and maintain scalable AI systems for a live-service multiplayer game.This role will focus on developing reliable, performant, and highly tunable bot technology that can support a wide range of gameplay experiences and long-term product needs.In this role:Partner closely with Design, Production, and Gameplay Engineering to understand gameplay goals and translate them into robust AI solutions.Design, implement, and maintain bot systems that are reliable, performant, scalable, and easy to tune.Build flexible, data-driven AI systems and workflows that allow designers to iterate quickly on bot behavior.Contribute to the architecture of shared AI technology that can support multiple gameplay scenarios and future feature development.Investigate and resolve AI-related bugs, performance issues, and edge cases in a large, complex codebase.Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure AI systems meet stability, performance, networking, and live-service quality standards.Provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise in bot behavior, AI architecture, debugging, and optimization. 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) *$169,500 - $242,600 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 equity. About Electronic ArtsWe’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.