Software Engineer (Generalist)

Software Engineer (Generalist) Requisition Id: 15735 Software Engineer Location: Florida - Orlando Role: Software Engineer Specialty: Generalist Engineer  ENTERTAINING IS OUR PASSION EA was founded 25 years ago by individuals with a deep passion for making games. Many things have changed over the years as the gaming industry—and the company—has expanded immensely, but we are still driven by the same passion for developing, publishing, and distributing the world’s best games. Our history has been one of great success, and our future looks even brighter. Gaming has come a long way from Pac-Man & Space Invaders to modern EA Favourites like Burnout, Battlefield, Mercenaries, Dead Space, Spore, FIFA, Madden, Need for Speed and the world’s most successful game franchise, The Sims. Fuelled by our talented staff at locations right across the Globe we are united in our passion to continue shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Together we can make a difference. Software engineers (programmers) are an essential part of the game development team. They bring the vision of the artists and designers to life. They design and write the computer code that runs and controls the game, incorporating and adapting any ready made code libraries and writing custom code as needed. Programmers deal with ever more complex problems including working on creating realistic Artificial Intelligence; believable Physics; delivering a smooth online gaming experience. Programmers also test the code, fix bugs, and develop customized tools for use by other members of the development team. Due to the complexities of game development, engineers tend to specialize in specific areas of programming.Required Technical Skills and Experience: - 2+ years proficiency with C++. - Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience. - Understanding of professional software development methodologies, QA and testing approaches. - 2 + experience with client-server and peer-to-peer architectures, network security, basic network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP and UDP), object oriented design a plus. - Full Understanding of memory management, multiple processor use, runtime optimization, concurrency and synchronization. - Excellent Problem solving skills. - Awareness of gaming terminology and experience with gaming is a plus. Capabilities: - Exceptional analytical and creative problem solving skills; solution oriented individual. - Possesses passion, energy, enthusiasm to drive results; action oriented individual. - Disciplined self-starter with strong attention to detail. Strives for excellence. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Able to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and competing priorities. - Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, principles and solutions.